Activities of Barbara KAPPEL
Plenary speeches (1019)
Capital Requirements Regulation - Capital Requirements Directive - Loss-absorbing and recapitalisation capacity for credit institutions and investment firms -Loss-absorbing and recapitalisation capacity of credit institutions and investment firms and amending Directive 98/26/EC (debate) DE
Discharge 2017 (debate) DE
EU Cybersecurity Act - European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre and Network of National Coordination Centres (debate) DE
A comprehensive European industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics (short presentation) DE
Annual report on competition policy (debate) DE
Annual report on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank (debate) DE
Annual report on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank (debate) DE
Review of the Austrian Council Presidency (debate) DE
Establishing the InvestEU Programme (debate) DE
Establishing the Connecting Europe Facility (debate) DE
Establishing Horizon Europe – laying down its rules for participation and dissemination - Programme implementing Horizon Europe (debate) DE
The UK’s withdrawal from the European Union (debate) DE
Strategy for long-term EU greenhouse gas emissions reduction in accordance with the Paris agreement (debate) DE
European Electronic Communications Code - Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (debate) DE
Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 – Parliament's position with a view to an agreement (debate) DE
Regulating virtual currencies and initial coin offerings (debate) DE
Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (debate) DE
Risks of money laundering in the EU banking sector (debate) DE
Harmonising and simplifying certain rules in the VAT system - Rates of value added tax (debate) DE
Relationships between the EU and third countries concerning financial services regulation and supervision (short presentation) DE
Conclusion of the third economic adjustment programme for Greece (debate) DE
Anti-corruption (debate) DE
The Economic and Monetary Union package (debate) DE
EU values and the proliferation of corruption and crime through Golden Visas (topical debate) DE
Sustainable finance (short presentation) DE
Annual report on the control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank for 2016 (debate) DE
Discharge 2016 (debate) DE
Discharge 2016 (debate) DE
Prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing (debate) DE
Prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing (debate) DE
Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base - Common Corporate Tax Base (debate) DE
The next MFF: Preparing the Parliament’s position on the MFF post-2020 - Reform of the European Union’s system of own resources (debate) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2018 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2018 (debate) DE
Initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles and driving licences (debate) DE
Banking Union - Annual Report 2017 (debate) DE
Removal of several third countries from the EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes (debate) DE
European Central Bank Annual Report for 2016 (debate) DE
Decision adopted on the Fair Taxation package II and III (debate) DE
Accelerating clean energy innovation (debate) DE
Review of the Estonian Presidency (debate) DE
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources - Energy efficiency - Governance of the Energy Union (debate) DE
Report on the inquiry into money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion (debate) DE
Extension of the duration of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (debate) DE
Ranking of unsecured debt instruments in insolvency hierarchy (debate) DE
Decision adopted on the State of Energy Union 2017 (debate) DE
Paradise papers (debate) DE
The EU-Africa Strategy: a boost for development (debate) DE
Framework for simple, transparent and standardised securitisation - Prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms (debate) DE
General budget of the European Union for 2018 - all sections (debate) DE
Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities (debate) DE
A Space Strategy for Europe (short presentation) DE
Presentation of the programme of activities of the Estonian Presidency (debate)
Review of the Maltese Presidency (debate) DE
Macro-financial assistance to the Republic of Moldova (debate) DE
Building an ambitious EU industrial strategy as a strategic priority for growth, employment and innovation in Europe (debate) DE
Panama Papers follow-up and the rule of law in Malta (debate) DE
Reflection paper on the deepening of the EMU by 2025 (debate) DE
Participation of the Union in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (debate) DE
Digitising European industry - Internet connectivity for growth, competitiveness and cohesion: European gigabit society and 5G (debate) DE
Powers and control of the European Central Bank (topical debate) DE
FinTech: the influence of technology on the future of the financial sector (debate) DE
Annual report 2015 on the protection of EU's financial interests - Fight against fraud (debate) DE
Annual report on the control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank for 2015 - Annual report on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank (debate) DE
State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece (debate) DE
Wholesale roaming markets (continuation of debate) DE
State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece (debate) DE
Follow-up of TAXE recommendations and update on the reform of the Code of conduct Group on business taxation (debate)
Severe malnutrition and looming famine in Nigeria, Somalia, South Sudan and Yemen (debate) DE
Use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union (debate) DE
Statement by the President of the Commission on the White Paper on the future of the European Union DE
Gender pay gap (debate) DE
State of play of the second review of the economic adjustment programme for Greece (debate) DE
European Semester for Economic Policy Coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2017 - European Semester for Economic Policy Coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2017 - Single Market Governance within the European Semester 2017 (debate)
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (debate) DE
Travel restrictions following US President executive orders (debate) DE
State of the Energy Union (debate) DE
Building a European Data Economy (debate) DE
State of play on the Financial Transaction Tax negotiations DE
Third countries whose nationals are subject to or exempt from a visa requirement: revision of the suspension mechanism (A8-0235/2016 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Protective measures against the introduction into the Community of organisms harmful to plants or plant products and against their spread within the Community (B8-1334/2016) DE
Activities of the Committee on Petitions 2015 (A8-0366/2016 - Ángela Vallina) DE
International aviation agreements (B8-1337/2016, B8-1338/2016, B8-1339/2016) DE
Insolvency proceedings and insolvency practitioners (A8-0324/2016 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
EC-Uzbekistan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and bilateral trade in textiles (A8-0332/2016 - Maria Arena) DE
EC-Uzbekistan Partnership and Cooperation Agreement and bilateral trade in textiles (resolution) (A8-0330/2016 - Maria Arena) DE
EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement (accession of Ecuador) (A8-0362/2016 - Helmut Scholz) DE
Agreement on Operational and Strategic Cooperation between Georgia and Europol (A8-0343/2016 - Claude Moraes) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2016/004 ES/Comunidad Valenciana automotive (A8-0379/2016 - Esteban González Pons) DE
Normalisation of the accounts of railway undertakings (A8-0368/2016 - Merja Kyllönen) DE
Domestic passenger transport services by rail (A8-0373/2016 - Wim van de Camp) DE
Single European railway area (A8-0371/2016 - David-Maria Sassoli) DE
Market access to port services and financial transparency of ports (A8-0023/2016 - Knut Fleckenstein) DE
Research programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (A8-0358/2016 - Jerzy Buzek) DE
Annual Report on human rights and democracy in the world and the European Union’s policy on the matter 2015 (A8-0355/2016 - Josef Weidenholzer) DE
Implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (Article 36 TEU) (A8-0360/2016 - Elmar Brok) DE
CAP tools to reduce price volatility in agricultural markets (A8-0339/2016 - Angélique Delahaye) DE
Labour market reforms and labour relations in Greece (debate) DE
"Clean Energy for All" package (debate) DE
EU-Algeria Framework Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Algeria in Union programmes (A8-0367/2016 - Pier Antonio Panzeri) DE
General revision of Parliament's Rules of Procedure (A8-0344/2016 - Richard Corbett) DE
Situation of fundamental rights in the European Union in 2015 (A8-0345/2016 - József Nagy) DE
A coherent EU policy for cultural and creative industries (A8-0357/2016 - Christian Ehler, Luigi Morgano) DE
Rights of women in the Eastern Partnership States (A8-0365/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
Review of the Slovak Council Presidency (debate) DE
Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties on the Agreement between the United States of America and the European Union on the protection of personal information relating to the prevention, investigation, detection, and prosecution of criminal offenses (B8-1304/2016, B8-1305/2016) DE
US-EU Agreement on the protection of personal information relating to criminal offenses (A8-0354/2016 - Jan Philipp Albrecht) DE
EU-Ghana Stepping Stone Economic Partnership Agreement (A8-0328/2016 - Christofer Fjellner) DE
Mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2016 (A8-0347/2016 - José Manuel Fernandes) DE
Draft amending budget No 4/2016: Update of appropriations to reflect the latest developments on migration and security issues, reduction of payment and commitment appropriations (A8-0350/2016 - José Manuel Fernandes) DE
Draft amending budget No 5/2016: Implementation of the Own Resources Decision (A8-0348/2016 - José Manuel Fernandes) DE
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Germany (A8-0352/2016 - Monika Hohlmeier) DE
Mobilisation of the Contingency Margin in 2017 (A8-0346/2016 - Jens Geier) DE
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument to finance immediate budgetary measures to address the ongoing migration, refugee and security crisis (A8-0351/2016 - Jens Geier) DE
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide for payment of advances in the 2017 budget (A8-0323/2016 - Patricija Šulin) DE
Union Customs Code, as regards goods that have temporarily left the customs territory of the Union by sea or air (A8-0329/2016 - Maria Grapini) DE
2017 budgetary procedure: joint text (A8-0353/2016 - Jens Geier, Indrek Tarand) DE
Situation in Italy after the earthquakes (B8-1284/2016, B8-1285/2016, B8-1285/2016, B8-1286/2016, B8-1288/2016, B8-1289/2016, B8-1291/2016, B8-1294/2016, B8-1296/2016) DE
Commissioners' declarations of interests - Guidelines (A8-0315/2016 - Pascal Durand) DE
Liability, compensation and financial security for offshore oil and gas operations (A8-0308/2016 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Situation in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (RC-B8-1310/2016, B8-1310/2016, B8-1313/2016, B8-1315/2016, B8-1316/2016, B8-1319/2016, B8-1320/2016, B8-1324/2016) DE
Access to energy in developing countries (B8-1227/2016) DE
Application of the European Order for Payment Procedure (A8-0299/2016 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Key information documents for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products as regards the date of its application (A8-0356/2016 - Pervenche Berès) DE
EU-Kiribati Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0334/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Solomon Islands Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0336/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Micronesia Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0337/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Tuvalu Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0333/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Marshall Islands Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0335/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
The European Union Solidarity Fund: an assessment (A8-0341/2016 - Salvatore Cicu) DE
US-EU Agreement on the protection of personal information relating to criminal offenses (debate) DE
Recent transition of the IANA stewardship to the global internet community in October 2016 and the upcoming Internet Governance Forum in Mexico (6-8 December 2016) (debate) DE
Macro-financial assistance to Jordan (A8-0296/2016 - Emmanuel Maurel) DE
Activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision (A8-0011/2016 - Brian Hayes) DE
Situation in Syria (B8-1123/2016, RC-B8-1249/2016, B8-1249/2016, B8-1250/2016, B8-1251/2016, B8-1252/2016, B8-1253/2016, B8-1254/2016, B8-1255/2016) DE
EU-Turkey relations (RC-B8-1276/2016, B8-1276/2016, B8-1277/2016, B8-1278/2016, B8-1279/2016, B8-1280/2016, B8-1281/2016, B8-1282/2016, B8-1283/2016) DE
EU accession to the Istanbul Convention on preventing and combating violence against women (B8-1229/2016, B8-1235/2016) DE
Activities of the European Ombudsman in 2015 (A8-0331/2016 - Notis Marias) DE
Towards a definitive VAT system and fighting VAT fraud (A8-0307/2016 - Werner Langen) DE
EU action plan against wildlife trafficking (A8-0303/2016 - Catherine Bearder) DE
New opportunities for small transport businesses (A8-0304/2016 - Dominique Riquet) DE
Situation in Belarus (RC-B8-1232/2016, B8-1232/2016, B8-1233/2016, B8-1234/2016, B8-1237/2016, B8-1238/2016, B8-1239/2016, B8-1240/2016) DE
Parliament's calendar of part-sessions – 2018 DE
Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed agreement between Canada and the European Union on a Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) (B8-1220/2016) DE
Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants (A8-0249/2015 - Julie Girling) DE
Finalisation of Basel III (B8-1226/2016) DE
Implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0317/2016 - Ioan Mircea Paşcu) DE
EU strategic communication to counteract anti-EU propaganda by third parties (A8-0290/2016 - Anna Elżbieta Fotyga) DE
Sign language and professional sign language interpreters (B8-1230/2016, B8-1241/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106 : Renewing the approval of the active substance bentazone (B8-1228/2016) DE
Towards a definitive VAT system and fighting VAT fraud (debate) DE
Decision adopted on the European Semester package including Annual Growth Survey 2017 (debate) DE
Agreement on Operational and Strategic Cooperation between Ukraine and Europol (A8-0342/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
Access to anti-money-laundering information by tax authorities (A8-0326/2016 - Emmanuel Maurel) DE
European Central Bank annual report for 2015 (A8-0302/2016 - Ramon Tremosa i Balcells) DE
Green Paper on Retail Financial Services (A8-0294/2016 - Olle Ludvigsson) DE
European Defence Union (A8-0316/2016 - Urmas Paet) DE
Unleashing the potential of waterborne passenger transport (A8-0306/2016 - Keith Taylor) DE
Increasing the effectiveness of development cooperation (A8-0322/2016 - Cristian Dan Preda) DE
European Central Bank annual report for 2015 (debate) DE
Finalisation of Basel III (debate) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A8-0271/2016 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2014: ENIAC Joint Undertaking (A8-0264/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Discharge 2014: ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking (A8-0276/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Discharge 2014: Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (A8-0275/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Situation in Northern Iraq/Mosul (RC-B8-1159/2016, B8-1159/2016, B8-1160/2016, B8-1161/2016, B8-1164/2016, B8-1165/2016, B8-1166/2016, B8-1169/2016) DE
Situation of journalists in Turkey (B8-1158/2016, RC-B8-1162/2016, B8-1162/2016, B8-1163/2016, B8-1167/2016, B8-1168/2016, B8-1170/2016, B8-1171/2016, B8-1172/2016) DE
Nuclear security and non-proliferation (B8-1120/2016, RC-B8-1122/2016, B8-1122/2016, B8-1125/2016, B8-1129/2016, B8-1130/2016, B8-1131/2016, B8-1132/2016) DE
European Voluntary Service (B8-1126/2016, B8-1126/2016, B8-1127/2016, B8-1128/2016, B8-1133/2016, B8-1134/2016, B8-1135/2016) DE
EU Youth Strategy 2013-2015 (A8-0250/2016 - Andrea Bocskor) DE
How the CAP can improve job creation in rural areas (A8-0285/2016 - Eric Andrieu) DE
Draft general budget of the European Union for 2017 - all sections DE
General budget of the European Union for 2017 - all sections (A8-0287/2016 - Jens Geier, Indrek Tarand) DE
The MFF mid-term revision (B8-1173/2016) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2016/003 EE/petroleum and chemicals (A8-0314/2016 - Victor Negrescu) DE
Accessibility of websites and mobile applications of public sector bodies (A8-0269/2016 - Dita Charanzová) DE
Protective measures against pests of plants (A8-0293/2016 - Anthea McIntyre) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of 2016 priorities (A8-0309/2016 - Alfred Sant) DE
Automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Denmark (A8-0289/2016 - Claude Moraes) DE
Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Denmark (A8-0288/2016 - Claude Moraes) DE
EU-China Agreement on short-stay visa waiver for holders of diplomatic passports (A8-0281/2016 - Bodil Valero) DE
Member States experiencing or threatened with serious difficulties with respect to their financial stability (A8-0292/2016 - Iskra Mihaylova) DE
Request for the defence of the privileges and immunities of Jane Collins (A8-0297/2016 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
Request for the defence of the privileges and immunities of Mario Borghezio (A8-0312/2016 - Angel Dzhambazki) DE
Rail transport statistics, as regards the collection of data on goods, passengers and accidents (A8-0300/2016 - Michael Cramer) DE
Statistics of goods transport by inland waterways (delegated and implementing powers) (A8-0298/2016 - Bas Eickhout) DE
Draft amending budget No 3/2016: Security of the Institutions (A8-0295/2016 - José Manuel Fernandes, Gérard Deprez) DE
EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement (A8-0286/2016 - Richard Howitt) DE
Fight against corruption and follow-up of the CRIM resolution (A8-0284/2016 - Laura Ferrara) DE
Human rights and migration in third countries (A8-0245/2016 - Marie-Christine Vergiat) DE
EU strategy for liquefied natural gas and gas storage (A8-0278/2016 - András Gyürk) DE
Improving connection and accessibility of transport infrastructure in Central and Eastern Europe (A8-0282/2016 - Tomasz Piotr Poręba) DE
EU mechanism on democracy, the rule of law and fundamental rights (A8-0283/2016 - Sophia in 't Veld) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of 2016 priorities (debate) DE
EU strategy towards Iran after the nuclear agreement (debate) DE
International Financial Reporting Standards: IFRS 9 (B8-1060/2016) DE
Situation in Syria (B8-1089/2016, B8-1090/2016) DE
Implementation of the Food Contact Materials Regulation (A8-0237/2016 - Christel Schaldemose) DE
2014 Annual report on monitoring the application of Union law (A8-0262/2016 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Placing on the market of genetically modified maize Bt11 seeds (B8-1083/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Placing on the market of genetically modified maize 1507 seeds (B8-1085/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Renewing the authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 810 seeds (B8-1086/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Renewing the authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 810 products (B8-1084/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Placing on the market of genetically modified cotton 281-24-236 × 3006-210-23 × MON 88913 (B8-1088/2016) DE
Preparation of the European Council meeting of 20 and 21 October 2016 (debate) DE
Accession of Peru to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0267/2016 - Angel Dzhambazki) DE
Accession of Kazakhstan to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0268/2016 - Angel Dzhambazki) DE
Accession of Korea to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0266/2016 - Angel Dzhambazki) DE
Global goals and EU commitments on nutrition and food security in the world (B8-1042/2016) DE
European Public Prosecutor's office and Eurojust (B8-1054/2016) DE
Need for a European reindustrialisation policy in light of the recent Caterpillar and Alstom cases (RC-B8-1051/2016, B8-1051/2016, B8-1052/2016, B8-1053/2016, B8-1055/2016, B8-1056/2016, B8-1057/2016, B8-1058/2016) DE
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece following the earthquake that affected the Ionian Islands in November 2015 (A8-0270/2016 - Georgios Kyrtsos) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2016/001 FI/Microsoft (A8-0273/2016 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2016/002 SE/Ericsson (A8-0272/2016 - Esteban González Pons) DE
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Giorgos Grammatikakis (A8-0279/2016 - António Marinho e Pinto) DE
Legal aid for suspects and accused persons in criminal proceedings and for requested persons in European arrest warrant proceedings (A8-0165/2015 - Dennis de Jong) DE
Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other treatment or punishment (A8-0267/2015 - Marietje Schaake) DE
Europol-China Agreement on Strategic Cooperation (A8-0265/2016 - Claude Moraes) DE
The future of ACP-EU relations beyond 2020 (A8-0263/2016 - Norbert Neuser) DE
Macroeconomic situation in Greece, structural reforms and their impact, as well as prospects for future negotiations within the Programme (debate) DE
Travel document for the return of illegally staying third-country nationals (A8-0201/2016 - Jussi Halla-aho) DE
Prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading (A8-0238/2016 - Petr Ježek) DE
Asylum: provisional measures in favour of Italy and Greece (A8-0236/2016 - Ska Keller) DE
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A8-0247/2016 - Laura Agea) DE
Key objectives for the CITES CoP17 meeting in Johannesburg (B8-0987/2016) DE
Application of the Postal Services Directive (A8-0254/2016 - Markus Ferber) DE
Access to finance for SMEs and increasing the diversity of SME funding in a Capital Markets Union (A8-0222/2016 - Othmar Karas) DE
How best to harness the job creation potential of SMEs? (A8-0248/2016 - Zdzisław Krasnodębski) DE
Application of the Employment Equality Directive (A8-0225/2016 - Renate Weber) DE
Activities, impact and added value of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund between 2007 and 2014 (A8-0227/2016 - Marian Harkin) DE
Technical requirements for inland waterway vessels (A8-0256/2016 - Ivo Belet) DE
Economic Partnership Agreement between the EU and the SADC EPA States (A8-0242/2016 - Alexander Graf Lambsdorff) DE
Sporazum o provedbi Konvencije o radu u ribolovu (B8-0976/2016) DE
Recent developments in Poland and their impact on fundamental rights as laid down in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union (B8-0865/2016, B8-0977/2016, B8-0978/2016) DE
EU relations with Tunisia in the current regional context (A8-0249/2016 - Fabio Massimo Castaldo) DE
Social dumping in the EU (A8-0255/2016 - Guillaume Balas) DE
Commission Delegated Regulation supplementing Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 on key information documents for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs) (B8-0974/2016) DE
Apple state-aid decision (debate) DE
Outcome of the G20 Summit (debate) DE
Cohesion Policy and Research and Innovation Strategies for smart specialisation (RIS3) (A8-0159/2016 - Ramón Luis Valcárcel Siso) DE
European territorial cooperation - best practices and innovative measures (A8-0202/2016 - Iskra Mihaylova) DE
Inquiry into emission measurements in the automotive sector (A8-0246/2016 - Pablo Zalba Bidegain, Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy) DE
Request for the waiver of the immunity of István Ujhelyi (A8-0229/2016 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
Request for the defence of the privileges and immunities of Rosario Crocetta (A8-0230/2016 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Sotirios Zarianopoulos (A8-0233/2016 - Gilles Lebreton) DE
EU-China Agreement relating to the accession of Croatia (A8-0231/2016 - Iuliu Winkler) DE
EU-Uruguay Agreement relating to the accession of Croatia (A8-0241/2016 - Pablo Zalba Bidegain) DE
Nomination of a Member of the Court of Auditors - Lazaros Stavrou Lazarou (A8-0258/2016 - Igor Šoltes) DE
Nomination of a Member of the Court of Auditors - João Figueiredo (A8-0259/2016 - Igor Šoltes) DE
Nomination of a Member of the Court of Auditors - Leo Brincat (A8-0257/2016 - Igor Šoltes) DE
Statistics relating to external trade with non-member countries (delegated and implementing powers) (A8-0240/2016 - Bernd Lange) DE
Statistics on natural gas and electricity prices (A8-0184/2016 - Barbara Kappel) DE
Towards a new energy market design (A8-0214/2016 - Werner Langen) DE
EU strategy on heating and cooling (A8-0232/2016 - Adam Gierek) DE
Enhancing the competitiveness of SMEs (A8-0162/2016 - Rosa D'Amato) DE
EU strategy for the Alpine region (A8-0226/2016 - Mercedes Bresso) DE
EU Trust Fund for Africa: implications for development and humanitarian aid (A8-0221/2016 - Ignazio Corrao) DE
Creating labour market conditions favourable for work-life balance (A8-0253/2016 - Tatjana Ždanoka, Vilija Blinkevičiūtė) DE
Towards a new energy market design - EU strategy on heating and cooling (debate) DE
71st session of the UN General Assembly (A8-0146/2016 - Andrey Kovatchev) DE
Implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (A8-0203/2016 - Helga Stevens) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Permitted health claims made on foods (B8-0842/2016) DE
Participation of Azerbaijan in Union programmes (A8-0210/2016 - Norica Nicolai) DE
Draft amending budget No 2/2016: Surplus from 2015 (A8-0212/2016 - José Manuel Fernandes) DE
High common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (A8-0211/2016 - Andreas Schwab) DE
European Border and Coast Guard (A8-0200/2016 - Artis Pabriks) DE
European Maritime Safety Agency (A8-0215/2016 - Michael Cramer) DE
Secretariat of the OLAF Supervisory Committee (A8-0188/2016 - Ingeborg Gräßle) DE
Preparation of the post-electoral revision of the MFF 2014-2020: Parliament's input ahead of the Commission's proposal (A8-0224/2016 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas) DE
Synergies between structural funds and Horizon 2020 (RC-B8-0851/2016, B8-0851/2016, B8-0852/2016, B8-0857/2016, B8-0858/2016, B8-0860/2016, B8-0861/2016) DE
Preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2017 (RC-B8-0885/2016, B8-0885/2016, B8-0886/2016, B8-0892/2016, B8-0893/2016, B8-0894/2016, B8-0895/2016, B8-0896/2016) DE
Japan's decision to resume whaling in the 2015-2016 season (B8-0853/2016, B8-0853/2016, B8-0855/2016, B8-0862/2016, B8-0863/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to rule 105(4): EU guarantee to the European Investment Bank against losses as regards Belarus (B8-0869/2016, B8-0870/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to rule 105(4): Setting the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (B8-0868/2016) DE
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 28 and 29 June 2016 (debate) DE
EU-Peru Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0197/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
Emission limits for non-road mobile machinery (A8-0276/2015 - Elisabetta Gardini) DE
Refugees: social inclusion and integration into the labour market (A8-0204/2016 - Brando Benifei) DE
Social and environmental standards, human rights and corporate responsibility (A8-0217/2016 - Eleonora Forenza) DE
A forward-looking and innovative future strategy for trade and investment (A8-0220/2016 - Tiziana Beghin) DE
The fight against trafficking in human beings in the EU's external relations (A8-0205/2016 - Barbara Lochbihler) DE
Tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect (TAXE 2) (debate) DE
Energy efficiency labelling (debate) DE
Renewable energy progress report - Implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (continuation of debate) DE
EU-Monaco agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (A8-0206/2016 - Andreas Schwab) DE
Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the EU and Lebanon (Framework Agreement) (A8-0193/2016 - Ramona Nicole Mănescu) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/012 BE/Hainaut Machinery (A8-0207/2016 - Victor Negrescu) DE
Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the EU and Lebanon (accession of Bulgaria and Romania) (A8-0195/2016 - Ramona Nicole Mănescu) DE
Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement between the EU and Lebanon (2004 enlargement) (A8-0194/2016 - Ramona Nicole Mănescu) DE
Multiannual recovery plan for Bluefin tuna (A8-0367/2015 - Gabriel Mato) DE
Multiannual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks DE
Jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matters of matrimonial property regimes (A8-0209/2016 - Jean-Marie Cavada) DE
Jurisdiction, applicable law and the recognition and enforcement of decisions in matters of the property consequences of registered partnerships (A8-0208/2016 - Jean-Marie Cavada) DE
Follow-up of the Strategic Framework for European cooperation in education and training (ET2020) (A8-0176/2016 - Zdzisław Krasnodębski) DE
Renewable energy progress report (A8-0196/2016 - Paloma López Bermejo) DE
Implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (A8-0199/2016 - Markus Pieper) DE
Competitiveness of the European rail supply industry (debate) DE
Promoting free movement by simplifying the acceptance of certain public documents (A8-0156/2016 - Mady Delvaux) DE
Transfer to the General Court of jurisdiction at first instance in EU civil service cases (A8-0167/2016 - Mady Delvaux) DE
A regulation for an open, efficient and independent European Union administration (B8-0685/2016) DE
Competitiveness of the European rail supply industry (B8-0677/2016) DE
Mid-term review of the Investment Plan (debate) DE
Setting up of a Committee of Inquiry to investigate alleged contraventions and maladministration in the application of Union law in relation to money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion, its powers, numerical strength and term of office (B8-0745/2016) DE
EU-Palau Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0177/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Tonga Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0179/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Colombia Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0178/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
Expansion of trade in Information Technology Products (ITA) (A8-0186/2016 - Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl) DE
Subjecting α-PVP to control measures (A8-0175/2016 - Michał Boni) DE
Ratification and accession to the 2010 Protocol to the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention with the exception of aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters (A8-0191/2016 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
Ratification and accession to the 2010 Protocol to the Hazardous and Noxious Substances Convention with regard to aspects related to judicial cooperation in civil matters (A8-0190/2016-Pavel Svoboda) DE
EU-Philippines Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (accession of Croatia) (A8-0148/2016 - Elmar Brok) DE
EU-Philippines Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (consent) (A8-0149/2016 - Elmar Brok) DE
EU-Philippines Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (resolution) (A8-0143/2016 - Elmar Brok) DE
Macro-financial assistance to Tunisia (A8-0187/2016 - Marielle de Sarnez) DE
Rules against certain tax avoidance practices (A8-0189/2016 - Hugues Bayet) DE
Follow-up to the resolution of Parliament of 11 February 2015 on the US Senate report on the use of torture by the CIA (B8-0580/2016, B8-0584/2016) DE
Space capabilities for European security and defence (A8-0151/2016 - Bogdan Andrzej Zdrojewski) DE
Space market uptake (B8-0739/2016) DE
Situation in Venezuela (RC-B8-0700/2016, B8-0700/2016, B8-0723/2016, B8-0724/2016, B8-0725/2016, B8-0726/2016, B8-0728/2016, B8-0729/2016) DE
Endocrine disruptors: state of play following the Court judgment of 16 December 2015 (RC-B8-0733/2016, B8-0733/2016, B8-0734/2016, B8-0735/2016, B8-0736/2016, B8-0737/2016, B8-0738/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: authorisation of GMO maize Bt11 x MIR162 x MIR604 x GA21 (B8-0732/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: placing on the market of a genetically modified carnation (Dianthus caryophyllus L., line SHD-27531-4) (B8-0731/2016) DE
Rules against certain tax avoidance practices (debate) DE
Markets in financial instruments - Markets in financial instruments, market abuse and securities settlement (debate) DE
Eliminating illicit trade in tobacco products: protocol to the WHO Framework Convention (A8-0154/2016 - Adam Szejnfeld) DE
Uniform technical prescriptions for wheeled vehicles: UNECE agreement (A8-0185/2016 - Bernd Lange) DE
EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0155/2016 - Santiago Fisas Ayxelà) DE
Enhanced cooperation in the area of property regimes of international couples (A8-0192/2016 - Jean-Marie Cavada) DE
Eliminating illicit trade in tobacco products: protocol to the WHO Framework Convention (judicial cooperation in criminal matters) (A8-0198/2016 - Martina Anderson) DE
Markets in financial instruments (A8-0126/2016 - Markus Ferber) DE
Markets in financial instruments, market abuse and securities settlement (A8-0125/2016 - Markus Ferber) DE
Nomination of a member of the Court of Auditors - Rimantas Šadžius (A8-0183/2016 - Bart Staes) DE
2015 Report on policy coherence for development (A8-0165/2016 - Cristian Dan Preda) DE
The New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition (A8-0169/2016 - Maria Heubuch) DE
International Accounting Standards (IAS) evaluation (A8-0172/2016 - Theodor Dumitru Stolojan) DE
Peace Support Operations - EU engagement with the UN and the African Union (A8-0158/2016 - Geoffrey Van Orden) DE
Unfair trading practices in the food supply chain (A8-0173/2016 - Edward Czesak) DE
Technological solutions for sustainable agriculture (A8-0174/2016 - Anthea McIntyre) DE
Enhancing innovation and economic development in future European farm management (A8-0163/2016 - Jan Huitema) DE
Legal migration package - Action plan on integration of third country nationals (debate) DE
Virtual currencies (A8-0168/2016 - Jakob von Weizsäcker) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/010 FR/MoryGlobal (A8-0182/2016 - Anneli Jäätteenmäki) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/011 GR/Supermarket Larissa (A8-0181/2016 - Liadh Ní Riada) DE
Request for waiver of immunity of Gianluca Buonanno (A8-0180/2016 - Evelyn Regner) DE
Provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Sweden (A8-0170/2016 - Ska Keller) DE
Transatlantic data flows (B8-0622/2016, RC-B8-0623/2016, B8-0623/2016, B8-0633/2016, B8-0639/2016, B8-0642/2016, B8-0643/2016, B8-0644/2016) DE
Delivering a new deal for energy consumers (A8-0161/2016 - Theresa Griffin) DE
Poverty: a gender perspective (A8-0153/2016 - Maria Arena) DE
Non-tariff barriers in the Single Market (A8-0160/2016 - Daniel Dalton) DE
The Single Market strategy (A8-0171/2016 - Lara Comi) DE
Decision adopted on the Digital Single Market package (debate) DE
Delivering a new deal for energy consumers - Tackling energy poverty as part of the Energy Union (debate) DE
Mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation (A8-0157/2016 - Dariusz Rosati) DE
Traceability of fishery and aquaculture products in restaurants and retail (B8-0581/2016) DE
China's market economy status (B8-0604/2016, B8-0605/2016, RC-B8-0607/2016, B8-0607/2016, B8-0608/2016, B8-0609/2016, B8-0610/2016, B8-0611/2016, B8-0612/2016) DE
Follow-up and state of play of the Agenda 2030 and Sustainable Development Goals (B8-0583/2016, B8-0587/2016) DE
Mandatory indication of the country of origin or place of provenance for certain foods (B8-0545/2016) DE
Framework Agreement on parental leave (A8-0076/2016 - Maria Arena) DE
Preventing and combating trafficking in human beings (A8-0144/2016 - Catherine Bearder) DE
Exemptions for commodity dealers (A8-0064/2016 - Sander Loones) DE
EU Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) (A8-0164/2016 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra) DE
Entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of research, studies, training, volunteering, pupil exchange and au pairing (A8-0166/2016 - Cecilia Wikström) DE
Acceleration of implementation of cohesion policy (B8-0562/2016) DE
Mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation (debate) DE
China's market economy status (debate) DE
Protection against subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU (A8-0257/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Protection against dumped imports from countries not members of the EU (A8-0256/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
EU-Liberia sustainable fisheries partnership agreement (A8-0142/2016 - Jarosław Wałęsa) DE
EU-Mauritania fisheries partnership agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (A8-0147/2016 - Gabriel Mato) DE
Cooperation agreement on a civil Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) with Korea (A8-0065/2016 - Gianluca Buonanno) DE
New territorial development tools in cohesion policy 2014-2020 (A8-0032/2016 - Ruža Tomašić) DE
Statistics concerning balance of payments, international trade in services and foreign direct investment (A8-0227/2015 - Sven Giegold) DE
Cohesion policy in mountainous regions of the EU (A8-0074/2016 - Iliana Iotova) DE
Impact of Nord Stream 2 on the gas market in the CEE region (debate) DE
Legal aspects, democratic control and implementation of the EU-Turkey agreement (debate) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - Committee of the Regions (A8-0132/2016 - Monica Macovei) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European External Action Service (A8-0136/2016 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Ombudsman (A8-0121/2016 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Data Protection Supervisor (A8-0109/2016 - Monica Macovei) DE
Discharge 2014: Performance, financial management and control of EU agencies (A8-0080/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: Agency for Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) (A8-0087/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC Office) (A8-0093/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (CdT) (A8-0084/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (A8-0082/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Police College (CEPOL) (A8-0088/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (A8-0095/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Asylum Support Office (EASO) (A8-0133/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Banking Authority (EBA) (A8-0090/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) (A8-0103/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) (A8-0118/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Environment Agency (EEA) (A8-0100/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) (A8-0104/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (A8-0086/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) (A8-0085/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (A8-0091/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (A8-0117/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Medicines Agency (EMA) (A8-0114/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) (A8-0105/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) (A8-0102/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) (A8-0098/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Railway Agency (ERA) (A8-0106/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (A8-0096/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Training Foundation (ETF) (A8-0116/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (EU-LISA) (A8-0124/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (A8-0134/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: Euratom Supply Agency (ESA) (A8-0110/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) (A8-0120/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: The European Union's Judicial Cooperation Unit (Eurojust) (A8-0099/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Police Office (Europol) (A8-0122/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) (A8-0108/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (Frontex) (A8-0115/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: European GNSS Agency (GSA) (A8-0112/2016 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Discharge 2014: ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking (A8-0092/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Discharge 2014: Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (A8-0094/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Discharge 2014: ECSEL Joint Undertaking (A8-0119/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Discharge 2014: ENIAC Joint Undertaking (A8-0113/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Discharge 2014: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (A8-0083/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Discharge 2014: Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (IMI) (A8-0081/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Discharge 2014: Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (A8-0097/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Discharge 2014: SESAR Joint Undertaking (A8-0089/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
European Investment Bank annual report 2014 (A8-0050/2016 - Georgi Pirinski) DE
Public access to documents for the years 2014-2015 (A8-0141/2016 - Laura Ferrara) DE
EU-Georgia Common Aviation Area Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0128/2016 - Francisco Assis) DE
EU-Israel Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0129/2016 - Francisco Assis) DE
Convention on mutual assistance and cooperation between customs administrations (accession of Croatia) (A8-0054/2016 - Liisa Jaakonsaari) DE
Indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts (A8-0131/2015 - Cora van Nieuwenhuizen) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Commission and Executive Agencies (A8-0140/2016 - Martina Dlabajová) DE
Discharge 2014: Court of Auditors' special reports in the context of the 2014 Commission discharge (A8-0127/2016 - Martina Dlabajová) DE
Discharge 2014: 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th EDFs (A8-0137/2016 - Claudia Schmidt) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Parliament (A8-0135/2016 - Markus Pieper) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A8-0101/2016 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - Court of Justice (A8-0123/2016 - Anders Primdahl Vistisen) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Court of Auditors (A8-0107/2016 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2014: EU general budget - European Economic and Social Committee (A8-0111/2016 - Anders Primdahl Vistisen) DE
European Investment Bank annual report 2014 (debate) DE
Discharge 2014 (debate) DE
Protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data (A8-0139/2016 - Jan Philipp Albrecht) DE
Processing of personal data for the purposes of crime prevention (A8-0138/2016 - Marju Lauristin) DE
Use of Passenger Name Record data (EU PNR) (A8-0248/2015 - Timothy Kirkhope) DE
2015 Report on Turkey (B8-0442/2016) DE
2015 Report on Albania (B8-0440/2016) DE
2015 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (B8-0441/2016) DE
Meeting the antipoverty target in the light of increasing household costs (A8-0040/2016 - Tamás Meszerics) DE
Private sector and development (A8-0043/2016 - Nirj Deva) DE
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 March 2016 and outcome of the EU-Turkey summit (debate) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/009 SE/Volvo Trucks (A8-0077/2016 - Victor Negrescu) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: EGF/2016/000 TA 2016/Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission (A8-0078/2016 - Andrey Novakov) DE
Draft Amending Budget No 1/ 2016 : New instrument to provide emergency support within the Union (A8-0130/2016 - José Manuel Fernandes) DE
Nomination of a member of the Court of Auditors - Samo Jereb (A8-0060/2016 - Bart Staes) DE
Nomination of a member of the Court of Auditors - Mihails Kozlovs (A8-0059/2016 - Igor Šoltes) DE
Nomination of a member of the Court of Auditors - Jan Gregor (A8-0057/2016 - Igor Šoltes) DE
Nomination of a member of the Court of Auditors - Ladislav Balko (A8-0055/2016 - Igor Šoltes) DE
Nomination of a member of the Court of Auditors - Janusz Wojciechowski (A8-0061/2016 - Igor Šoltes) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: renewal of the approval of the active substance glyphosate (B8-0439/2016) DE
The EU in a changing global environment - a more connected, contested and complex world (A8-0069/2016 - Sandra Kalniete) DE
Implementation and review of the EU-Central Asia Strategy (A8-0051/2016 - Tamás Meszerics) DE
Zika virus outbreak (B8-0449/2016) DE
Situation in Poland (B8-0461/2016, B8-0463/2016, B8-0464/2016, B8-0465/2016) DE
Effectiveness of existing measures against tax evasion and money laundering in light of recent Panama papers revelations (debate) DE
Introduction of emergency autonomous trade measures for Tunisia (A8-0013/2016 - Marielle de Sarnez) DE
Veterinary medicinal products (A8-0046/2016 - Françoise Grossetête) DE
Authorisation and supervision of veterinary medicinal products (A8-0035/2016 - Claudiu Ciprian Tănăsescu) DE
Towards a thriving data-driven economy (B8-0308/2016) DE
Situation in Eritrea (B8-0318/2016, B8-0319/2016, B8-0320/2016, B8-0321/2016, B8-0322/2016, B8-0323/2016, B8-0324/2016) DE
2015 Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (B8-0310/2016) DE
2015 Report on Montenegro (B8-0309/2016) DE
Banking Union - Annual report 2015 (A8-0033/2016 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Reduction in the sulphur content of certain liquid fuels (A8-0037/2016 - Laura Ferrara) DE
Trade diversion into the European Union of certain key medicines (A8-0038/2016 - Laura Ferrara) DE
EU-Andorra agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (A8-0047/2016 - Miguel Viegas) DE
Appointment of a new Executive Director of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (A8-0045/2016 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Procedural safeguards for children suspected or accused in criminal proceedings (A8-0020/2015 - Caterina Chinnici) DE
Guidelines for the 2017 Budget - Section III (A8-0036/2016 - Jens Geier) DE
Interinstitutional agreement on Better law-making (A8-0039/2016 - Danuta Maria Hübner) DE
Tobacco agreement (PMI agreement) (B8-0311/2016, B8-0312/2016, B8-0312/2016, B8-0313/2016, B8-0313/2016, B8-0314/2016, B8-0315/2016, B8-0316/2016, B8-0317/2016) DE
The socio-economic situation of women in Europe (debate) DE
Animal health (A8-0041/2016 - Jasenko Selimovic) DE
Aid scheme for the supply of fruit and vegetables, bananas and milk in the educational establishments (A8-0006/2016 - Marc Tarabella) DE
Market access to port services and financial transparency of ports (A8-0023/2016 - Knut Fleckenstein) DE
Harmonised indices of consumer prices (A8-0313/2015 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Annual report 2014 on the Protection of the EU's financial interests - Fight against fraud (A8-0026/2016 - Benedek Jávor) DE
Gender mainstreaming in the work of the European Parliament (A8-0034/2016 - Angelika Mlinar) DE
The situation of women refugees and asylum seekers in the EU (A8-0024/2016 - Mary Honeyball) DE
Towards a thriving data-driven economy (debate) DE
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance DE
Authorisation for Austria to sign and ratify, and Malta to accede to, the Hague Convention of 15 November 1965 (A8-0018/2016 - Viktor Uspaskich) DE
EU-San Marino agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (C8-0370/2015) DE
Accession of Croatia to the Convention on the protection of the financial interests of the Union (A8-0019/2016 - Tomáš Zdechovský) DE
European network of Employment Services, workers' access to mobility services and the further integration of labour markets (A8-0224/2015 - Heinz K. Becker) DE
Introduction of emergency autonomous trade measures for Tunisia (A8-0013/2016 - Marielle de Sarnez) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/007 BE/Hainaut-Namur Glass (A8-0029/2016 - Tomáš Zdechovský) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2016 (A8-0030/2016 - Maria João Rodrigues) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2016 (A8-0031/2016 - Sofia Ribeiro) DE
Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 (A8-0017/2016 - Catherine Stihler) DE
Opening of negotiations for an EU-Tunisia Free Trade Agreement (B8-0255/2016) DE
Activities of the European Ombudsman in 2014 (A8-0020/2016 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) DE
European Central Bank annual report for 2014 (A8-0012/2016 - Notis Marias) DE
Opening of FTA negotiations with Australia and New Zealand (B8-0250/2016) DE
Introduction of compatible systems for the registration of pet animals across Member States (RC-B8-0251/2016, B8-0251/2016, B8-0252/2016, B8-0253/2016, B8-0254/2016, B8-0256/2016) DE
Humanitarian situation in Yemen (B8-0147/2016, RC-B8-0151/2016, B8-0151/2016, B8-0152/2016, B8-0153/2016, B8-0155/2016, B8-0158/2016, B8-0160/2016) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2016 - European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2016 - Single Market governance within the European Semester 2016 (debate) DE
2015 progress report on Serbia (B8-0166/2016) DE
European integration process of Kosovo (B8-0167/2016) DE
Situation in Libya (RC-B8-0146/2016, B8-0146/2016, B8-0169/2016, B8-0170/2016, B8-0177/2016, B8-0178/2016, B8-0179/2016, B8-0180/2016, B8-0181/2016) DE
Insularity condition (B8-0165/2016) DE
The role of local and regional authorities in the European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF) (B8-0171/2016) DE
Humanitarian situation in Yemen (B8-0147/2016, RC-B8-0151/2016, B8-0151/2016, B8-0152/2016, B8-0153/2016, B8-0155/2016, B8-0158/2016, B8-0160/2016) DE
Systematic mass murder of religious minorities by ISIS (RC-B8-0149/2016, B8-0149/2016, B8-0154/2016, B8-0156/2016, B8-0157/2016, B8-0159/2016, B8-0161/2016, B8-0162/2016) DE
EU-Moldova Association Agreement: safeguard clause and the anti-circumvention mechanism (A8-0364/2015 Helmut Scholz) DE
EU-Georgia Association Agreement: anti-circumvention mechanism (A8-0365/2015 - Gabrielius Landsbergis) DE
Ratification of the Marrakesh Treaty, based on petitions received, notably Petition 924/2011 (B8-0168/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Authorisation of genetically modified soybean FG72 (B8-0133/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Authorisation of genetically modified soybean MON 87708 × MON 89788 (B8-0134/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Authorisation of genetically modified soybean MON 87705 × MON 89788 (B8-0135/2016) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106 on emissions from light passenger and commercial vehicles (Euro 6) (B8-0040/2016) DE
Negotiations for the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) (A8-0009/2016 - Viviane Reding) DE
New Strategy for gender equality and women's rights post-2015 (B8-0148/2016, B8-0150/2016, B8-0163/2016, B8-0164/2016) DE
2015 progress report on Serbia (debate) DE
Commission decision adopted on the Corporate Tax package (debate) DE
Rules governing the movement of persons across borders (Schengen Borders Code) (A8-0359/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Amendments to the 1998 Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on heavy metals (A8-0002/2016 - Giovanni La Via) DE
Amendments to the 1998 Protocol to the 1979 Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution on persistent organic pollutants (A8-0001/2016 - Giovanni La Via) DE
Eurojust and Ukraine Cooperation Agreement (A8-0007/2016 - Sylvia-Yvonne Kaufmann) DE
Eurojust and Montenegro Cooperation Agreement (A8-0008/2016 - Nathalie Griesbeck) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz (A8-0015/2016 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Robert Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz (A8-0016/2016 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Florian Philippot (A8-0014/2016 - Laura Ferrara) DE
Establishment of a European Platform to enhance cooperation in the prevention and deterrence of undeclared work (A8-0172/2015 - Georgi Pirinski) DE
Mid-term review of the EU biodiversity strategy (A8-0003/2016 - Mark Demesmaeker) DE
European Central Bank annual report for 2014 (debate) DE
European Central Bank annual report for 2014 (debate) DE
Commercial relationship between EU and China and market economy status (debate) DE
EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement (A8-0372/2015 - Ulrike Lunacek) DE
Appointment of the members of the Committee of Inquiry on emission measurements in the automotive sector DE
Association Agreements / Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade Agreements with Georgia, Moldova and Ukraine (RC-B8-0068/2016, B8-0068/2016, B8-0069/2016, B8-0077/2016, B8-0078/2016, B8-0079/2016, B8-0080/2016) DE
Mutual defence clause (Article 42(7) TEU) (RC-B8-0043/2016, B8-0043/2016, B8-0045/2016, B8-0051/2016, B8-0057/2016, B8-0058/2016, B8-0059/2016, B8-0060/2016) DE
EU priorities for the UNHRC sessions in 2016 (RC-B8-0050/2016, B8-0050/2016, B8-0052/2016, B8-0056/2016, B8-0063/2016, B8-0064/2016, B8-0065/2016, B8-0066/2016) DE
Activities of the Committee on Petitions 2014 (A8-0361/2015 - Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg) DE
Automated data exchange with regard to vehicle registration data (VRD) in Latvia (A8-0370/2015 - Claude Moraes) DE
Presumption of innocence and right to be present at trial in criminal proceedings (A8-0133/2015 - Nathalie Griesbeck) DE
Personal protective equipment (A8-0148/2015 - Vicky Ford) DE
Appliances burning gaseous fuels (A8-0147/2015 - Catherine Stihler) DE
Cableway installations (A8-0063/2015 - Antonio López-Istúriz White) DE
Objection to delegated act on a scheme of generalised tariff preferences (B8-0044/2016) DE
Objection to delegated act on the specific compositional and information requirements for processed cereal-based food and baby food (B8-0067/2016) DE
Colombian peace process (RC-B8-0041/2016, B8-0041/2016, B8-0042/2016, B8-0053/2016, B8-0054/2016, B8-0055/2016, B8-0061/2016, B8-0062/2016) DE
Towards a Digital Single Market Act (debate) DE
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Czesław Adam Siekierski (A8-0004/2016 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Czesław Adam Siekierski (A8-0005/2016 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Multiannual recovery plan for bluefin tuna in the eastern Atlantic and the Mediterranean (A8-0367/2015 - Gabriel Mato) DE
Annual report on EU Competition Policy (A8-0368/2015 - Werner Langen) DE
The role of intercultural dialogue, cultural diversity and education in promoting EU fundamental values (A8-0373/2015 - Julie Ward) DE
Stocktaking and challenges of the EU Financial Services Regulation (A8-0360/2015 - Burkhard Balz) DE
External factors that represent hurdles to European female entrepreneurship (A8-0369/2015 - Barbara Matera) DE
Skills policies for fighting youth unemployment (A8-0366/2015 - Marek Plura) DE
Towards a Digital Single Market Act (A8-0371/2015 - Kaja Kallas, Evelyne Gebhardt) DE
Conclusions of the European Council meeting of 17 and 18 December 2015 (debate) DE
Annual report on EU Competition Policy (debate) DE
Setting up a Committee of Inquiry on emission measurements in the automotive sector, its powers, numerical strength and term of office (B8-1424/2015) DE
EU-Vietnam Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation (protocol to take account of the accession of Croatia) (A8-0340/2015 - Sandra Kalniete) DE
EU-Vietnam Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation (consent) (A8-0339/2015 - Barbara Lochbihler) DE
EU-Vietnam Framework Agreement on Comprehensive Partnership and Cooperation (resolution) (A8-0342/2015 - Barbara Lochbihler) DE
Completing Europe's Economic and Monetary Union (B8-1347/2015) DE
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2014 and the EU policy on the matter (A8-0344/2015 - Cristian Dan Preda) DE
20th anniversary of the Dayton Peace agreement (B8-1350/2015, RC-B8-1362/2015, B8-1362/2015, B8-1363/2015, B8-1364/2015, B8-1396/2015, B8-1397/2015, B8-1398/2015, B8-1401/2015) DE
Arms export: implementation of the Common Position 2008/944/CFSP (A8-0338/2015 - Bodil Valero) DE
Patents and plant breeders rights (RC-B8-1394/2015, B8-1394/2015, B8-1395/2015, B8-1399/2015, B8-1400/2015) DE
Situation in Burundi (RC-B8-1348/2015, B8-1348/2015, B8-1352/2015, B8-1353/2015, B8-1354/2015, B8-1355/2015, B8-1356/2015, B8-1357/2015) DE
Protection of Virunga national park in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (B8-1346/2015) DE
Extension of the term of office of the Chairperson of the European Banking Authority (EBA) (A8-0347/2015 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Extension of the term of office of the Chairperson of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (A8-0348/2015 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Extension of the term of office of the Chairperson of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (A8-0346/2015 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Operational and strategic cooperation between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Europol (A8-0352/2015 - Lorenzo Fontana) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application from Ireland - EGF/2015/006 IE/PWA International (A8-0363/2015 - Victor Negrescu) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: list of invasive alien species DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: authorisation of genetically modified maize NK603xT25 DE
Bringing transparency, coordination and convergence to corporate tax policies (A8-0349/2015 - Anneliese Dodds, Luděk Niedermayer) DE
EU-China relations (A8-0350/2015 - Bas Belder) DE
Preparing for the World Humanitarian Summit: Challenges and opportunities for humanitarian assistance (A8-0332/2015 - Enrique Guerrero Salom) DE
Developing a sustainable European industry of base metals (A8-0309/2015 - Edouard Martin) DE
Situation in Hungary: follow-up to the European Parliament Resolution of 10 June 2015 (B8-1349/2015, B8-1351/2015, B8-1351/2015, B8-1358/2015, B8-1359/2015, B8-1360/2015, B8-1361/2015) DE
Euro area recommendation - Completing Europe's Economic and Monetary Union (debate) DE
Outcome of the COP 21 (debate) DE
Bringing transparency, coordination and convergence to corporate tax policies (debate) DE
Arrangement with the Swiss Confederation on the modalities of its participation in the European Asylum Support Office (A8-0345/2015 - Roberta Metsola) DE
EU-Dominica agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0322/2015 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Vanuatu agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0329/2015 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Trinidad and Tobago agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0323/2015 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Samoa agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0320/2015 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Grenada agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0326/2015 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Timor-Leste agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0327/2015 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Saint Lucia agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0321/2015 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-Saint Vincent and the Grenadines agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0325/2015 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
EU-United Arab Emirates agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0324/2015 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
Memorandum of Understanding between the Office for Harmonisation in the Internal Market and Eurojust (A8-0353/2015 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Methods and procedure for making available the traditional, VAT and GNI-based own resources and on the measures to meet cash requirements (A8-0357/2015 - Gérard Deprez, Janusz Lewandowski) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Georgios Kyrtsos (A8-0358/2015 - Evelyn Regner) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Stelios Kouloglou (A8-0356/2015 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application from Finland - EGF/2015/005 FI/Computer Programming (A8-0362/2015 - Marco Zanni) DE
EU trade mark (A8-0354/2015 - Cecilia Wikström) DE
Laws of Member States relating to trade marks (A8-0355/2015 - Cecilia Wikström) DE
Scheme of control and enforcement applicable in the North-East Atlantic fisheries (A8-0294/2015 - Ole Christensen) DE
Suspension of exceptional trade measures with regard to Bosnia and Herzegovina (A8-0060/2015 - Goffredo Maria Bettini) DE
Strategic cooperation in the fight against serious crime and terrorism between the United Arab Emirates and Europol (A8-0351/2015 - Alessandra Mussolini) DE
Towards a European Energy Union (A8-0341/2015 - Marek Józef Gróbarczyk) DE
Making Europe's electricity grid fit for 2020 (A8-0330/2015 - Peter Eriksson) DE
Implementation of the European Progress Microfinance Facility (A8-0331/2015 - Sven Schulze) DE
A new CFP: structure for technical measures and multiannual plans (A8-0328/2015 - Gabriel Mato) DE
Order of business DE
Towards a European Energy Union - Making Europe's electricity grid fit for 2020 (debate) DE
Towards a European Energy Union - Making Europe's electricity grid fit for 2020 (debate) DE
One-minute speeches (Rule 163) DE
Decision adopted on the Circular Economy package (debate) DE
Gender balance among non-executive directors of companies listed on stock exchanges (debate) DE
Setting up a special committee on tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect, its powers, numerical strength and term of office (B8-1335/2015) DE
Appointments to special committee on tax rulings DE
EU-Liechtenstein agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (A8-0334/2015 - Sander Loones) DE
Special report of the European Ombudsman in own-initiative inquiry concerning Frontex (A8-0343/2015 - Roberta Metsola, Ska Keller) DE
Sustainable urban mobility (A8-0319/2015 - Karima Delli) DE
Presentation of the Court of Auditors' annual report - 2014 (debate) DE
The state of play of the Doha Development Agenda in view of the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference (B8-1230/2015) DE
Accession of Ecuador to the EU-Peru and Colombia trade agreement (B8-1241/2015) DE
A new animal welfare strategy for 2016-2020 (B8-1278/2015, B8-1278/2015, B8-1279/2015, B8-1280/2015, B8-1281/2015, B8-1282/2015, B8-1283/2015) DE
Education for children in emergency situations and protracted crises (B8-1240/2015) DE
Towards simplification and performance orientation in cohesion policy for 2014-2020 (B8-1231/2015) DE
Draft amending budget No 8/2015: Own resources and European Data Protection Supervisor (A8-0337/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for immediate budgetary measures to address the refugee crisis (A8-0336/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes) DE
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide for payment of advances in the 2016 budget (A8-0335/2015 - Lefteris Christoforou) DE
2016 budgetary procedure: joint text (A8-0333/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes, Gérard Deprez) DE
Tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect (A8-0317/2015 - Elisa Ferreira, Michael Theurer) DE
Prevention of radicalisation and recruitment of European citizens by terrorist organisations (A8-0316/2015 - Rachida Dati) DE
EU Strategic framework on health and safety at work 2014-2020 (A8-0312/2015 - Ole Christensen) DE
State of the Energy Union (debate) DE
State of the Energy Union (debate) DE
Repealing certain acts from the Schengen acquis (A8-0250/2015 - Claude Moraes) DE
Repealing certain acts from the Schengen acquis in the field of police cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (A8-0251/2015 - Claude Moraes) DE
Repealing certain acts in the field of police cooperation and judicial cooperation in criminal matters (A8-0252/2015 - Claude Moraes) DE
Accession to the Extended Commission of the Convention for the Conservation of Southern Bluefin Tuna (A8-0318/2015 - Carlos Iturgaiz) DE
Insurance mediation (A8-0315/2015 - Werner Langen) DE
Reducing inequalities with a special focus on child poverty (A8-0310/2015 - Inês Cristina Zuber) DE
Cohesion policy and marginalised communities (A8-0314/2015 - Terry Reintke) DE
The role of the EU within the UN (A8-0308/2015 - Paavo Väyrynen) DE
Tax rulings and other measures similar in nature or effect (debate) DE
Developing a sustainable European industry of base metals - Anti-dumping measures and their effect on the EU steel industry (debate) DE
The state of play of the Doha Development Agenda in view of the 10th WTO Ministerial Conference (debate) DE
European Semester package - Annual Growth Survey 2016 (debate) DE
Zero rating practice (debate) DE
Financing of two new EU trust funds for Syria and Africa and Member States' contributions to these funds (debate) DE
Interoperability solutions as a means for modernising the public sector (A8-0225/2015 - Carlos Zorrinho) DE
Reform of the electoral law of the EU (A8-0286/2015 - Danuta Maria Hübner, Jo Leinen) DE
Future aviation package (B8-1146/2015, B8-1147/2015, B8-1148/2015, B8-1149/2015, B8-1150/2015, B8-1151/2015, B8-1152/2015) DE
EU Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) (A8-0048/2015 - Kinga Gál) DE
Transparency of securities financing transactions (A8-0120/2015 - Renato Soru) DE
Follow-up to the European Parliament resolution of 12 March 2014 on the electronic mass surveillance of EU citizens (B8-1092/2015) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of 2015 priorities (A8-0307/2015 - Dariusz Rosati) DE
Council Recommendation on the integration of the long-term unemployed into the labour market (B8-1093/2015) DE
Safe use of remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) in the field of civil aviation (A8-0261/2015 - Jacqueline Foster) DE
New challenges and concepts for the promotion of tourism in Europe (A8-0258/2015 - Isabella De Monte) DE
Development of a satellite-based technology to enable global flight tracking systems (B8-1094/2015) DE
EU strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian region (A8-0279/2015 - Ivan Jakovčić) DE
Cohesion policy and review of the Europe 2020 strategy (A8-0277/2015 - Fernando Ruas) DE
European Structural and Investment Funds and sound economic governance (A8-0268/2015 - José Blanco López) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of 2015 priorities - Steps towards completing the Economic and Monetary Union (debate) DE
Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants (debate) DE
Perspectives and review of the Europe 2020 strategy (debate) DE
Transparency of securities financing transactions (debate) DE
Access to finance for SMEs (debate) DE
Draft general budget of the European Union for 2016 - all sections DE
General budget of the European Union for 2016 - all sections (A8-0298/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes, Gérard Deprez) DE
Court of Justice of the European Union: number of judges at the General Court (A8-0296/2015 - António Marinho e Pinto) DE
Use of genetically modified food and feed (A8-0305/2015 - Giovanni La Via) DE
Novel foods (A8-0046/2014 - James Nicholson) DE
Emissions of certain atmospheric pollutants (A8-0249/2015 - Julie Girling) DE
European Citizens' Initiative (A8-0284/2015 - György Schöpflin) DE
European single market for electronic communications (debate) DE
Common Agricultural Policy: repealing obsolete acts (A8-0255/2015 - Czesław Adam Siekierski) DE
EU-Switzerland agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information (A8-0271/2015 - Jeppe Kofod) DE
Taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments: repealing the Savings Directive (A8-0299/2015 - Molly Scott Cato) DE
Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Sweden (A8-0304/2015 - Monika Flašíková Beňová) DE
Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Belgium (A8-0303/2015 - Monika Flašíková Beňová) DE
Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Poland (A8-0302/2015 - Monika Flašíková Beňová) DE
European single market for electronic communications (A8-0300/2015 - Pilar del Castillo Vera) DE
Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other treatment or punishment (A8-0267/2015 - Marietje Schaake) DE
Mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation (A8-0306/2015 - Markus Ferber) DE
Discharge 2013: ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking (A8-0283/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (A8-0282/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: ENIAC Joint Undertaking (A8-0285/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: EU general budget - European Council and Council (A8-0269/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Ebola crisis: long-term lessons (A8-0281/2015 - Charles Goerens) DE
Emission measurements in the automotive sector (B8-1075/2015, B8-1075/2015, B8-1076/2015, B8-1077/2015, B8-1078/2015, B8-1079/2015, B8-1080/2015) DE
Mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation - EU-Switzerland agreement on the automatic exchange of financial account information - Taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments: repealing the Savings Directive (debate) DE
Towards a new international climate agreement in Paris (debate) DE
Consequences of the ECJ ruling invalidating the US Safe Harbour decision (debate) DE
Access for consultation of the Visa Information System (VIS) by Member States and Europol for the prevention, detection and investigation of terrorist offences and of other serious criminal offences (A8-0287/2015 - Timothy Kirkhope) DE
Draft amending budget No 6/2015: Own resources, Union trust funds for external action, Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (A8-0280/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument for immediate budgetary measures under the European Agenda on Migration (A8-0290/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Draft amending budget No 7/2015: Managing the refugee crisis: immediate budgetary measures under the European Agenda on Migration (A8-0289/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Béla Kovács (A8-0291/2015 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
Appointment of Managing Director of EFSI (A8-0292/2015 - Jean Arthuis, Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Towards a new international climate agreement in Paris (A8-0275/2015 - Gilles Pargneaux) DE
Payment services in the internal market (A8-0266/2015 - Antonio Tajani) DE
Mortgage legislation and risky financial instruments in the EU: the case of Spain (B8-0987/2015) DE
The death penalty (B8-0998/2015, B8-0998/2015, B8-0999/2015, B8-1001/2015, B8-1005/2015, B8-1006/2015, B8-1007/2015, B8-1008/2015) DE
Lessons learned from the red mud disaster five years after the accident in Hungary (B8-0989/2015) DE
Equal opportunities and equal treatment of men and women in matters of employment and occupation (A8-0213/2015 - Anna Záborská) DE
Parliament's calendar of part-sessions – 2017 DE
Protocol to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Tunisia in Union programmes (A8-0254/2015 - Pier Antonio Panzeri) DE
European small claims procedure and European order for payment procedure (A8-0140/2015 - Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg) DE
Limitation of emissions of certain pollutants into the air (A8-0160/2015 - Andrzej Grzyb) DE
Caseins and caseinates intended for human consumption (A8-0042/2015 - Giovanni La Via) DE
Financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (A8-0049/2015 - Ingeborg Gräßle) DE
Decision adopted on the Capital Markets Union package (debate) DE
Doubling the capacity of the North Stream pipeline and impact on the energy union and the security of supply (debate) DE
ILO Forced Labour Convention: judicial cooperation in criminal matters (A8-0226/2015 - Helga Stevens) DE
Subjecting 4-methylamphetamine to control measures (A8-0265/2015 - Michał Boni) DE
Subjecting 5-(2-aminopropyl)indole to control measures (A8-0263/2015 - Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio) DE
Subjecting 25I-NBOMe, AH-7921, MDPV and methoxetamine to control measures (A8-0264/2015 - Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio) DE
Subjecting 4,4'-DMAR and MT-45 to control measures (A8-0262/2015 - Michał Boni) DE
Possible extension of geographical indication protection of the EU to non-agricultural products (A8-0259/2015 - Virginie Rozière) DE
Common provisions on European Structural and Investment Funds: specific measures for Greece (A8-0260/2015 - Iskra Mihaylova) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/002 DE/Adam Opel (A8-0273/2015 - Jens Geier) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/003 BE/Ford Genk (A8-0272/2015 - Paul Rübig) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/004 IT/Alitalia (A8-0274/2015 - Monika Vana) DE
Role of local authorities in developing countries in development cooperation (A8-0232/2015 - Eleni Theocharous) DE
Emission measurements in the automotive sector (debate) DE
Common provisions on European Structural and Investment Funds: specific measures for Greece (debate) DE
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance DE
Council Decision establishing provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy, Greece and Hungary [COM(2015)0451 - C8-0271/2015 - 2015/0209(NLE)] DE
Conclusions of the Justice and Home Affairs Council on migration (14 September 2015) (debate) DE
UN Sustainable Development summit (25-27 September 2015) and development-related aspects of the COP 21 (debate) DE
Decision adopted on 15 July 2015 on the energy summer package (debate) DE
Preparation of the Commission Work Programme 2016 (B8-0656/2015, B8-0659/2015, B8-0660/2015, B8-0661/2015, B8-0662/2015, B8-0663/2015, B8-0664/2015) DE
Investment for jobs and growth: promoting economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU (A8-0173/2015 - Tamás Deutsch) DE
Assessment of the 2012 European Year for active ageing and solidarity between generations (A8-0241/2015 - Eduard Kukan) DE
Implementation of the 2011 White paper on transport (A8-0246/2015 - Wim van de Camp) DE
Women's careers in science and university (A8-0235/2015 - Elissavet Vozemberg) DE
Empowering girls through education in the EU (A8-0206/2015 - Liliana Rodrigues) DE
EEA-Switzerland: Obstacles with regard to the full implementation of the internal market (A8-0244/2015 - Andreas Schwab) DE
Migration and refugees in Europe (RC-B8-0832/2015, B8-0832/2015, B8-0833/2015, B8-0834/2015, B8-0835/2015, B8-0837/2015, B8-0838/2015, B8-0842/2015) DE
The EU's role in the Middle East peace process (RC-B8-0836/2015, B8-0836/2015, B8-0839/2015, B8-0840/2015, B8-0841/2015, B8-0843/2015, B8-0844/2015) DE
Situation in Belarus (RC-B8-0866/2015, B8-0866/2015, B8-0872/2015, B8-0874/2015, B8-0876/2015, B8-0878/2015, B8-0879/2015, B8-0880/2015) DE
Social entrepreneurship and social innovation in combatting unemployment (A8-0247/2015 - Verónica Lope Fontagné) DE
Creating a competitive EU labour market for the 21st century (A8-0222/2015 - Martina Dlabajová) DE
30th and 31st annual reports on monitoring the application of EU law (2012-2013) (A8-0242/2015 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Proposal to change the name of the Delegation for Relations with the Palestinian Legislative Council to the Delegation for Relations with Palestine DE
Fisheries partnership agreement with Guinea-Bissau: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (recommendation) (A8-0233/2015 - João Ferreira) DE
Fisheries partnership agreement with Guinea-Bissau: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (report) (A8-0236/2015 - João Ferreira) DE
Fisheries partnership agreement with Cape Verde: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (recommendation) (A8-0201/2015 - Peter van Dalen) DE
Fisheries partnership agreement with Cape Verde: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (report) (A8-0200/2015 - Peter van Dalen) DE
Fisheries partnership agreement with Madagascar: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (A8-0196/2015 - Ricardo Serrão Santos) DE
Protocol amending the Marrakesh agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (A8-0237/2015 - Pablo Zalba Bidegain) DE
Protocol amending the Marrakesh agreement establishing the World Trade Organization (Trade facilitation agreement) (A8-0238/2015 - Pablo Zalba Bidegain) DE
Authorisation for Austria, Belgium and Poland to ratify, or to accede to, the Convention on the contract for the carriage of goods by inland waterways (CMNI) (A8-0231/2015 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
Provisional measures in the area of international protection for the benefit of Italy and Greece (A8-0245/2015 - Ska Keller) DE
Urban dimension of EU policies (A8-0218/2015 - Kerstin Westphal) DE
ILO Forced Labour Convention: social policy (A8-0243/2015 - Patrick Le Hyaric) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Janusz Korwin-Mikke (A8-0229/2015 - Evelyn Regner) DE
Correct application of the law on customs and agricultural matters (A8-0234/2015 - Liisa Jaakonsaari) DE
Trade in seal products (A8-0186/2015 - Cristian-Silviu Buşoi) DE
Cloning of animals kept and reproduced for farming purposes (A8-0216/2015 - Giulia Moi, Renate Sommer) DE
Situation of fundamental rights in the EU (2013-2014) (A8-0230/2015 - Laura Ferrara) DE
Commissioner hearings: lessons to be taken from the 2014 process (A8-0197/2015 - Richard Corbett) DE
Human rights and technology in third countries (A8-0178/2015 - Marietje Schaake) DE
Protecting the EU's financial interests: towards performance-based controls of the CAP (A8-0240/2015 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Family businesses in Europe (A8-0223/2015 - Angelika Niebler) DE
Research and innovation in the blue economy to create jobs and growth (A8-0214/2015 - João Ferreira) DE
Promoting youth entrepreneurship through education and training (A8-0239/2015 - Michaela Šojdrová) DE
Towards an integrated approach to cultural heritage for Europe (A8-0207/2015 - Mircea Diaconu) DE
Follow up to the European citizens' initiative Right2Water (A8-0228/2015 - Lynn Boylan) DE
Presentation by the Council of its position on the draft general budget - 2016 financial year (debate) DE
Family businesses in Europe (short presentation) DE
Research and innovation in the blue economy to create jobs and growth (short presentation) DE
Maximum permitted levels of radioactive contamination following a nuclear accident (A8-0176/2015 - Esther Herranz García) DE
Building a Capital markets union (B8-0655/2015) DE
European Agenda on Security (B8-0676/2015, B8-0679/2015) DE
Situation in Yemen (RC-B8-0680/2015, B8-0680/2015, B8-0681/2015, B8-0682/2015, B8-0683/2015, B8-0686/2015, B8-0687/2015, B8-0688/2015) DE
Security challenges in the Middle East and North Africa and prospects for political stability (A8-0193/2015 - Vincent Peillon) DE
Review of the European neighbourhood policy (A8-0194/2015 - Eduard Kukan) DE
Harmonisation of certain aspects of copyright and related rights (A8-0209/2015 - Julia Reda) DE
Evaluation of activities of the European Endowment for Democracy (EED) (A8-0177/2015 - Andrzej Grzyb) DE
Situation in Burundi (RC-B8-0657/2015, B8-0657/2015, B8-0658/2015, B8-0665/2015, B8-0666/2015, B8-0667/2015, B8-0668/2015, B8-0669/2015) DE
Srebrenica commemoration (RC-B8-0716/2015, B8-0716/2015, B8-0717/2015, B8-0718/2015, B8-0719/2015, B8-0720/2015, B8-0721/2015, B8-0722/2015) DE
Negotiations for the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) (A8-0175/2015 - Bernd Lange) DE
Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (protocol to take account of the accession of Croatia) (A8-0188/2015 - Ivo Vajgl) DE
Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Serbia (protocol to take account of the accession of Croatia) (A8-0189/2015 - David McAllister) DE
Scientific and technological cooperation with India: renewal of the agreement (A8-0179/2015 - Jerzy Buzek) DE
Scientific and technological cooperation with the Faroe Islands: Horizon 2020 (A8-0180/2015 - Jerzy Buzek) DE
Long-term shareholder engagement and corporate governance statement (A8-0158/2015 - Sergio Gaetano Cofferati) DE
Market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme (A8-0029/2015 - Ivo Belet) DE
Seafarers (A8-0127/2015 - Elisabeth Morin-Chartier) DE
Scientific and technological cooperation with Switzerland: Horizon 2020 and ITER activities (A8-0181/2015 - Jerzy Buzek) DE
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A8-0205/2015 - Laura Agea) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/001 FI/Broadcom (A8-0210/2015 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Green employment initiative (A8-0204/2015 - Jean Lambert) DE
Tax avoidance and tax evasion as challenges in developing countries (A8-0184/2015 - Elly Schlein) DE
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (A8-0215/2015 - Sirpa Pietikäinen) DE
Nomination of a Member of the Court of Auditors - Bettina Michelle Jakobsen (A8-0198/2015 - Igor Šoltes) DE
Exercise of the Union’s rights under international trade rules (A8-0203/2015 - Jiří Maštálka) DE
Protection against injurious pricing of vessels (A8-0202/2015 - Jiří Maštálka) DE
Fishing opportunities in EU waters for fishing vessels flying the flag of Venezuela off the coast of French Guiana (A8-0195/2015 - João Ferreira) DE
Draft amending budget No 3/2015: surplus from 2014 (A8-0219/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Draft amending budget No 4/2015: mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund for Romania, Bulgaria and Italy (A8-0220/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Delivering multimodal integrated ticketing in Europe (A8-0183/2015 - Dieter-Lebrecht Koch) DE
Extension of the term of office of the Special Committee on Tax Rulings and Other Measures Similar in Nature or Effect DE
Draft amending budget No 1/2015: European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) (A8-0221/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Draft amending budget No 5/2015 - Responding to migratory pressures (A8-0212/2015 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Review of the implementation of the Dairy package (A8-0187/2015 - James Nicholson) DE
External impact of EU trade and investment policy on public-private initiatives (A8-0182/2015 - Jan Zahradil) DE
The fruit and vegetables sector since the 2007 reform (A8-0170/2015 - Nuno Melo) DE
Long-term shareholder engagement and corporate governance statement (debate) DE
Market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme (debate) DE
Building a Capital markets union (debate) DE
Resource efficiency: moving towards a circular economy (debate) DE
European Fund for Strategic Investments (debate) DE
Decision adopted on the action plan for a fairer corporate tax system in the EU (debate) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Sotirios Zarianopoulos (A8-0191/2015 - Laura Ferrara) DE
European Fund for Strategic Investments (A8-0139/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes, Udo Bullmann) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2015/000 TA 2015 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission (A8-0185/2015 - Gérard Deprez) DE
Review of the economic governance framework: stocktaking and challenges (A8-0190/2015 - Pervenche Berès) DE
Paraguay: the legal aspects related to the child pregnancy DE
Strategic military situation in the Black Sea Basin following the illegal annexation of Crimea by Russia (A8-0171/2015 - Ioan Mircea Paşcu) DE
Recent revelations of high-level corruption cases in FIFA (RC-B8-0548/2015, B8-0548/2015, B8-0549/2015, B8-0550/2015, B8-0571/2015, B8-0572/2015, B8-0573/2015, B8-0574/2015) DE
Conclusion of the Doha amendment to the Kyoto Protocol (A8-0167/2015 - Elisabetta Gardini) DE
EU-Iceland agreement on Iceland participation in the second commitment period of the Kyoto Protocol (A8-0166/2015 - Giovanni La Via) DE
Accession of Croatia to the Convention on mutual assistance in criminal matters (A8-0156/2015 - Birgit Sippel) DE
Accession of Croatia to the Convention on the fight against corruption involving EC officials or officials of Member States (A8-0157/2015 - Filiz Hyusmenova) DE
State of EU-Russia relations (A8-0162/2015 - Gabrielius Landsbergis) DE
European energy security strategy (A8-0164/2015 - Algirdas Saudargas) DE
OLAF Supervisory Committee's annual report 2014 (B8-0539/2015, B8-0539/2015, B8-0540/2015, B8-0541/2015, B8-0542/2015) DE
Situation in Hungary (RC-B8-0532/2015, B8-0532/2015, B8-0533/2015, B8-0534/2015, B8-0535/2015, B8-0536/2015, B8-0537/2015) DE
2014 Progress Report on Turkey (B8-0455/2015) DE
Recent revelations of high-level corruption cases in FIFA (debate) DE
Sport and Human Rights, including in the context of the Baku European Games (debate) DE
Sport and Human Rights, including in the context of the Baku European Games (debate) DE
Adjustment rate for direct payments in respect of 2015 (A8-0174/2015 - Czesław Adam Siekierski) DE
EU Strategy for equality between women and men post 2015 (A8-0163/2015 - Maria Noichl) DE
Intellectual property rights in third countries (A8-0161/2015 - Alessia Maria Mosca) DE
Intellectual property rights: an EU action plan (A8-0169/2015 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
European energy security strategy (debate) DE
Cyber-attacks against the media - new level of threat to cybersecurity (debate) DE
Growth rates in EU and spring 2015 economic forecast (debate) DE
Implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0054/2015 - Arnaud Danjean) DE
Financing the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0136/2015 - Eduard Kukan, Indrek Tarand) DE
Security and defence capabilities in Europe (A8-0159/2015 - Ana Gomes) DE
Trade, development and cooperation agreement with South Africa (Protocol to take account of the accession of Croatia) (A8-0146/2015 - Davor Ivo Stier) DE
Prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing (A8-0153/2015 - Krišjānis Kariņš, Judith Sargentini) DE
Information accompanying transfers of funds (A8-0154/2015 - Timothy Kirkhope, Peter Simon) DE
Insolvency proceedings (A8-0155/2015 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
Self-certification of importers of minerals and metals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (A8-0141/2015 - Iuliu Winkler) DE
Commission Delegated Directive ../…/EU amending, for the purposes of adapting to technical progress, Annex III to Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council as regards an exemption for cadmium in illumination and display lighting applications" (B8-0464/2015) DE
Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No …/.. amending Regulation (EC) No 376/2008 as regards the obligation to present a licence for imports of ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin and repealing Regulation (EC) No 2336/2003 introducing certain detailed rules for applying Council Regulation (EC) No 670/2003 laying down specific measures concerning the market in ethyl alcohol of agricultural origin (B8-0440/2015) DE
Maternity leave (B8-0453/2015) DE
UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (B8-0460/2015) DE
Outbreak of Xylella fastidiosa affecting olive trees (B8-0450/2015, B8-0451/2015, B8-0451/2015, B8-0452/2015, B8-0456/2015, B8-0457/2015, B8-0458/2015) DE
Decision adopted on the Digital Single Market (debate) DE
Safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement with the Swiss Confederation (A8-0145/2015 - Andrzej Duda) DE
European Convention on the legal protection of services based on, or consisting of, conditional access (A8-0071/2015 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Viktor Uspaskich (A8-0149/2015 - Laura Ferrara) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Jérôme Lavrilleux (A8-0152/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Janusz Korwin-Mikke (A8-0150/2015 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Request for the waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Theodoros Zagorakis (A8-0151/2015 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Request for consultation of the European Economic and Social Committee on ‘Improving the functioning of the European Union building on the potential of the Lisbon Treaty’ DE
Request for consultation of the European Economic and Social Committee on "Possible evolutions and adjustments of the current institutional set up of the European Union" DE
Request for consultation of the Committee of the Regions on "Improving the Functioning of the European Union building on the potential of the Lisbon Treaty" DE
Request for consultation of the Committee of the Regions on "Possible evolutions and adjustments of the current institutional set up of the European Union" DE
Indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts (A8-0131/2015 - Cora van Nieuwenhuizen) DE
Financing for development (A8-0143/2015 - Pedro Silva Pereira) DE
Safer healthcare in Europe (A8-0142/2015 - Piernicola Pedicini) DE
Green growth opportunities for SMEs (A8-0135/2015 - Philippe De Backer) DE
Indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts (debate) DE
Indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts (debate) DE
Rules on VAT and VAT mini one-stop shop (MOSS) for digital services, books and papers in the EU (debate) DE
European Investment Bank annual report 2013 (debate) DE
Alcohol strategy (B8-0357/2015) DE
Second anniversary of the Rana Plaza building collapse and the state of play of the Sustainability Compact (RC-B8-0363/2015, B8-0363/2015, B8-0364/2015, B8-0365/2015, B8-0366/2015, B8-0368/2015, B8-0372/2015, B8-0376/2015) DE
Discharge 2013: European GNSS Agency (GNSS) (A8-0095/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking (A8-0103/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: Clean Sky Joint Undertaking (A8-0107/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: ENIAC Joint Undertaking (A8-0104/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking (A8-0112/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: Innovative Medicines Initiative Joint Undertaking (A8-0106/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: Joint Undertaking for ITER and the development of fusion energy (A8-0108/2015 - Anders Primdahl Vistisen) DE
Discharge 2013: SESAR Joint Undertaking (A8-0110/2015 - Anders Primdahl Vistisen) DE
Money market funds (A8-0041/2015 - Neena Gill) DE
Imports of textile products from certain third countries not covered by specific Union import rules (A8-0016/2015 - Jarosław Wałęsa) DE
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2016 - Section I - Parliament (A8-0144/2015 - Gérard Deprez) DE
European Public Prosecutor's Office (A8-0055/2015 - Monica Macovei) DE
Safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement with Norway (A8-0046/2015 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Stabilisation and Association Agreement with Albania (A8-0047/2015 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Stabilisation and Association Agreement and Interim Agreement on trade and trade-related matters with Bosnia and Herzegovina (A8-0017/2015 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Stabilisation and Association Agreement with the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (A8-0132/2015 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Application of Articles 107 and 108 TFEU to certain categories of horizontal state aid (A8-0029/2014 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Rules for the application of Article 108 TFEU (A8-0047/2014 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Discharge 2013: EU general budget - 8th, 9th and 10th EDFs (A8-0102/2015 - Martina Dlabajová) DE
Discharge 2013: EU general budget - European External Action Service (A8-0109/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: EU general budget - Court of Auditors (A8-0113/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: EU general budget - Economic and Social Committee (A8-0114/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: EU general budget - European Ombudsman (A8-0115/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: EU general budget - European Data Protection Supervisor (A8-0118/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
2013 discharge: performance, financial management and control of EU agencies (A8-0070/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) (A8-0117/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) (A8-0081/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (CDT) (A8-0084/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) (A8-0079/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Police College (CEPOL) (A8-0086/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (A8-0074/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Asylum Support Office (EASO) (A8-0085/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Banking Authority (EBA) (A8-0072/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) (A8-0069/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) (A8-0073/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Environment Agency (EEA) (A8-0083/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) (A8-0100/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (A8-0097/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) (A8-0098/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (A8-0096/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (A8-0077/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Medicines Agency (EMA) (A8-0075/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) (A8-0068/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) (A8-0088/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) (A8-0089/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Railway Agency (ERA) (A8-0078/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (A8-0087/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Training Foundation (ETF) (A8-0090/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (A8-0076/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: Euratom Supply Agency (EURATOM) (A8-0119/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (EUROFOUND) (A8-0092/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: The European Union's Judicial Cooperation Unit (EUROJUST) (A8-0091/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Police Office (EUROPOL) (A8-0080/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Union Fundamental Rights Agency (FRA) (A8-0093/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
Discharge 2013: European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (FRONTEX) (A8-0094/2015 - Ryszard Czarnecki) DE
International Convention on standards for fishing vessel personnel (A8-0064/2015 - Sofia Ribeiro) DE
Carbon dioxide emissions from maritime transport (A8-0122/2015 - José Inácio Faria) DE
European statistics (A8-0137/2015 - Hugues Bayet) DE
Multiannual plan for the stocks of cod, herring and sprat in the Baltic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (A8-0128/2015 - Jarosław Wałęsa) DE
Implementation of the Bologna process (A8-0121/2015 - Krystyna Łybacka) DE
European film in the digital era (A8-0123/2015 - Bogdan Brunon Wenta) DE
A new EU Forest Strategy (A8-0126/2015 - Elisabeth Köstinger) DE
Money market funds (debate) DE
European film in the digital era (short presentation) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2014/017 FR/Mory-Ducros (A8-0124/2015 - Jean-Paul Denanot) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2014/018 GR/Attica Broadcasting (A8-0050/2015 - Georgios Kyrtsos) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2014/015 GR/Attica Publishing activities (A8-0051/2015 - Lefteris Christoforou) DE
Request for waiver of the immunity of António Marinho e Pinto (A8-0062/2015 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Request for waiver of the immunity of Ivan Jakovčic (A8-0059/2015 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2014/016 IE/Lufthansa Technik (A8-0052/2015 - Victor Negrescu) DE
Request for defence of the privileges and immunities of Gabriele Albertini (A8-0058/2015 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Preparations for the European Council meeting (19-20 March 2015) (debate) DE
Establishment of the General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean (A8-0038/2015 - Gabriel Mato) DE
Request for waiver of the parliamentary immunity of Theodoros Zagorakis (A8-0044/2015 - Evelyn Regner) DE
Request for waiver of the immunity of Sergei Stanishev (A8-0045/2015 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Common rules for imports from certain third countries (A8-0014/2015 - Jarosław Wałęsa) DE
Guidelines for the 2016 budget - Section III (A8-0027/2015 - José Manuel Fernandes) DE
Annual report 2013 on the protection of EU's financial interests - Fight against fraud (A8-0024/2015 - Georgi Pirinski) DE
2014 Progress report on Serbia (B8-0213/2015) DE
The European integration process of Kosovo (B8-0214/2015) DE
Single market governance within the European Semester 2015 (A8-0018/2015 - Ildikó Gáll-Pelcz) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2015 (A8-0043/2015 - Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2015 (A8-0037/2015 - Dariusz Rosati) DE
Fight against child sexual abuse on the Internet (RC-B8-0217/2015, B8-0217/2015, B8-0218/2015, B8-0219/2015, B8-0220/2015, B8-0226/2015, B8-0227/2015) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - application EGF/2014/014 DE/Aleo Solar (A8-0030/2015 - Iris Hoffmann) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - application EGF/2014/012 BE/ArcelorMittal (A8-0035/2015 - Victor Negrescu) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - application EGF/2014/011 BE/Caterpillar (A8-0033/2015 - Anneli Jäätteenmäki) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - application EGF/2013/009 PL/Zachem (A8-0036/2015 - Jan Olbrycht) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - application EGF/2013/007 BE/Hainaut Steel (Duferco-NLMK) (A8-0031/2015 - Andrej Plenković) DE
Dimensions and weights of road vehicles circulating within the Community (A8-0032/2015 - Jörg Leichtfried) DE
European long-term investment funds (A8-0021/2015 - Alain Lamassoure) DE
Interchange fees for card-based payment transactions (A8-0022/2015 - Pablo Zalba Bidegain) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund - application EGF/2013/011 BE/Saint-Gobain Sekurit (A8-0034/2015 - Liadh Ní Riada) DE
Progress on equality between women and men in the EU in 2013 (A8-0015/2015 - Marc Tarabella) DE
Annual report on EU competition policy (A8-0019/2015 - Morten Messerschmidt) DE
Annual report on EU competition policy (debate) DE
Decision adopted on a Strategic framework for the Energy Union (debate) DE
European Central Bank annual report for 2013 (debate) DE
Fight against child sexual abuse on the Internet (debate) DE
Common rules for imports (A8-0040/2014 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Safeguard measures provided for in the Agreement with Iceland (A8-0031/2014 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Combined effect of anti-dumping and anti-subsidy measures with safeguard measures (A8-0032/2014 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Common rules for exports (A8-0035/2014 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Measures concerning anti-dumping and anti-subsidy matters (A8-0033/2014 - Andrzej Duda) DE
Accession of Gabon to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0007/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Accession of Andorra to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0004/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Accession of the Seychelles to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0006/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Accession of Russia to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0008/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Accession of Albania to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0002/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Accession of Singapore to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0003/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Verification of credentials (A8-0013/2015 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
Accession of Morocco to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0005/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Accession of Armenia to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0009/2015 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement between the EU and Senegal (A8-0010/2015 - Norica Nicolai) DE
US Senate report on the use of torture by the CIA (B8-0098/2015, RC-B8-0123/2015, B8-0123/2015, B8-0133/2015) DE
Renewal of the mandate of the Internet Governance Forum (RC-B8-0099/2015, B8-0099/2015, B8-0121/2015, B8-0130/2015, B8-0131/2015) DE
The work of the ACP-EU Joint Parliamentary Assembly (A8-0012/2015 - Charles Goerens) DE
European fund for strategic investments (debate) DE
Pakistan, in particular the situation following the Peshawar school attack DE
Situation in Libya (RC-B8-0011/2015, B8-0011/2015, B8-0013/2015, B8-0014/2015, B8-0030/2015, B8-0031/2015, B8-0032/2015, B8-0033/2015) DE
The case of the two Italian "Marò" (RC-B8-0006/2015, B8-0006/2015, B8-0009/2015, B8-0010/2015, B8-0015/2015, B8-0016/2015, B8-0017/2015) DE
Freedom of expression in Turkey: Recent arrests of journalists, media executives and systematic pressure against media (RC-B8-0036/2015, B8-0036/2015, B8-0040/2015, B8-0041/2015, B8-0042/2015, B8-0043/2015, B8-0044/2015, B8-0045/2015) DE
Programme of activities of the Latvian Presidency (debate) DE
Possibility for the Member States to restrict or prohibit the cultivation of GMOs (A8-0038/2014 - Frédérique Ries) DE
Women on company boards (debate) DE
Steel sector in the EU: protecting workers and industries (RC-B8-0352/2014, B8-0351/2014, B8-0352/2014, B8-0353/2014, B8-0354/2014, B8-0355/2014, B8-0356/2014) DE
Economic governance review of the 6-pack and 2-pack regulations (debate) DE
One-minute speeches on matters of political importance DE
Collection of statistical information by the European Central Bank (A8-0027/2014 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
The powers of the European Central Bank to impose sanctions (A8-0028/2014 - Kay Swinburne) DE
Commission’s impact assessment guidelines (debate) DE
Association agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Moldova (A8-0020/2014 - Petras Auštrevičius) DE
Peace process in Northern Ireland (B8-0218/2014) DE
Turkish actions creating tensions in the exclusive economic zone of Cyprus (RC-B8-0211/2014, B8-0211/2014, B8-0212/2014, B8-0216/2014, B8-0217/2014, B8-0221/2014, B8-0223/2014, B8-0225/2014) DE
Humanitarian situation in South Sudan (RC-B8-0213/2014, B8-0213/2014, B8-0214/2014, B8-0215/2014, B8-0219/2014, B8-0220/2014, B8-0222/2014, B8-0224/2014) DE
Fight against tax avoidance (debate) DE
Turkish actions creating tensions in the exclusive economic zone of Cyprus (debate) DE
Outcome of the high level conference on employment in Europe (Milan, 8 October) (debate) DE
European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of 2014 priorities (debate) DE
Response to Ebola crisis (debate) DE
Situation in Ukraine and state of play of EU-Russia relations (debate) DE
Structural shortage of payments in the Horizon 2020 budget (debate) DE
Youth employment (debate) DE
Adoption by Lithuania of the euro on 1 January 2015 (debate) DE
Adoption by Lithuania of the euro on 1 January 2015 (debate) DE
Reports (4)
REPORT on the Annual Report on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank PDF (361 KB) DOC (77 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council repealing Regulation (EU) No 256/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning the notification to the Commission of investment projects in energy infrastructure within the European Union PDF (441 KB) DOC (54 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2016 PDF (375 KB) DOC (88 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on European statistics on natural gas and electricity prices and repealing Directive 2008/92/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning a Community procedure to improve the transparency of gas and electricity prices charged to industrial end-users PDF (452 KB) DOC (262 KB)
Shadow reports (281)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment PDF (321 KB) DOC (139 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (172 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (190 KB) DOC (70 KB)
REPORT on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2019 PDF (234 KB) DOC (88 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Railway Agency (ERA) (now European Union Agency for Railways) for the financial year 2017 PDF (191 KB) DOC (68 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of Eurojust for the financial year 2017 PDF (184 KB) DOC (69 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation (Europol) (before 1 May 2017: European Police Office) for the financial year 2017 PDF (187 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) for the financial year 2017 PDF (195 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) for the financial year 2017 PDF (172 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) for the financial year 2017 PDF (186 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice (now European Union Agency for the Operational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice) (eu-LISA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (194 KB) DOC (70 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) for the financial year 2017 PDF (185 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European GNSS Agency (GSA) for the financial year2017 PDF (175 KB) DOC (55 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (185 KB) DOC (67 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2017: performance, financial management and control PDF (203 KB) DOC (75 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (183 KB) DOC (58 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (184 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (186 KB) DOC (68 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights (FRA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (185 KB) DOC (61 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency (EMA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (187 KB) DOC (70 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) for the financial year 2017 PDF (183 KB) DOC (66 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (179 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency (ESA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (165 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation (ETF) for the financial year 2017 PDF (182 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (189 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (172 KB) DOC (62 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (184 KB) DOC (69 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency (EEA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (191 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2017 PDF (176 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (191 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority (EBA) for the financial year 2017 PDF (187 KB) DOC (67 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (CdT) for the financial year 2017 PDF (182 KB) DOC (67 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (CEPOL) for the financial year 2017 PDF (184 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2017 PDF (190 KB) DOC (66 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2017 PDF (184 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (198 KB) DOC (72 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) for the financial year 2017 PDF (171 KB) DOC (61 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2017 PDF (171 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2017 PDF (231 KB) DOC (87 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (181 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (179 KB) DOC (58 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (174 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2017 PDF (176 KB) DOC (60 KB)
INTERIM REPORT on the proposal for a Council Regulation on the establishment of the European Monetary Fund PDF (182 KB) DOC (73 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre and the Network of National Coordination Centres PDF (443 KB) DOC (204 KB)
REPORT on a comprehensive European industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics PDF (318 KB) DOC (125 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards the introduction of the detailed technical measures for the operation of the definitive VAT system for the taxation of trade between Member States PDF (236 KB) DOC (103 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Banking Authority); Regulation (EU) No 1094/2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority); Regulation (EU) No 1095/2010 establishing a European Supervisory Authority (European Securities and Markets Authority); Regulation (EU) No 345/2013 on European venture capital funds; Regulation (EU) No 346/2013 on European social entrepreneurship funds; Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 on markets in financial instruments; Regulation (EU) 2015/760 on European long-term investment funds; Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 on indices used as benchmarks in financial instruments and financial contracts or to measure the performance of investment funds; Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading on a regulated market; and (EU) Directive 2015/849 on the prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money-laundering or terrorist financing PDF (1 MB) DOC (396 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/65/EU on markets in financial instruments and Directive 2009/138/EC on the taking-up and pursuit of the business of Insurance and Reinsurance (Solvency II) PDF (222 KB) DOC (67 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 1092/2010 on European Union macro-prudential oversight of the financial system and establishing a European Systemic Risk Board PDF (264 KB) DOC (85 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) 2016/1011 on low carbon benchmarks and positive carbon impact benchmarks PDF (786 KB) DOC (94 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the InvestEU Programme PDF (1 MB) DOC (351 KB)
REPORT on the Annual Report on Competition Policy PDF (537 KB) DOC (92 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive on the common system of a digital services tax on revenues resulting from the provision of certain digital services PDF (685 KB) DOC (111 KB)
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REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the ‘Fiscalis’ programme for cooperation in the field of taxation PDF (682 KB) DOC (98 KB)
REPORT on Banking Union – annual report 2018 PDF (435 KB) DOC (53 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC on the common system of value added tax as regards the temporary application of a generalised reverse charge mechanism in relation to supplies of goods and services above a certain threshold PDF (485 KB) DOC (86 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on establishing the specific programme implementing Horizon Europe - the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation PDF (2 MB) DOC (499 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Digital Europe programme for the period 2021-2027 PDF (2 MB) DOC (398 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing Horizon Europe – the Framework Programme for Research and Innovation, laying down its rules for participation and dissemination PDF (2 MB) DOC (503 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the issue of covered bonds and covered bond public supervision and amending Directive 2009/65/EC and Directive 2014/59/EU PDF (675 KB) DOC (100 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 as regards exposures in the form of covered bonds PDF (583 KB) DOC (69 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EC) No 924/2009 as regards certain charges on cross-border payments in the Union and currency conversion charges PDF (566 KB) DOC (67 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2016 PDF (282 KB) DOC (58 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prudential requirements of investment firms and amending Regulations (EU) No 575/2013, (EU) No 600/2014 and (EU) No 1093/2010 PDF (868 KB) DOC (136 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prudential supervision of investment firms and amending Directives 2013/36/EU and 2014/65/EU PDF (1 MB) DOC (160 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the Union, of the Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation between the European Union and the Kingdom of Morocco setting out the terms and conditions for the participation of the Kingdom of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) PDF (442 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC as regards harmonising and simplifying certain rules in the value added tax system and introducing the definitive system for the taxation of trade between Member States PDF (667 KB) DOC (107 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation on establishing the European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking PDF (668 KB) DOC (97 KB)
REPORT on the amended proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 904/2010 as regards measures to strengthen administrative cooperation in the field of value-added tax PDF (737 KB) DOC (101 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 648/2012 as regards the clearing obligation, the suspension of the clearing obligation, the reporting requirements, the risk-mitigation techniques for OTC derivatives contracts not cleared by a central counterparty, the registration and supervision of trade repositories and the requirements for trade repositories PDF (671 KB) DOC (97 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2009/73/EC concerning common rules for the internal market in natural gas PDF (716 KB) DOC (94 KB)
REPORT on the annual report on the control of the financial activities of the EIB for 2016 PDF (545 KB) DOC (86 KB)
REPORT on the Court of Auditors’ special reports in the context of the 2016 Commission discharge PDF (1000 KB) DOC (116 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2016: performance, financial management and control PDF (428 KB) DOC (75 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security for the financial year 2016 PDF (290 KB) DOC (62 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of Eurojust for the financial year 2016 PDF (397 KB) DOC (73 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2016 PDF (425 KB) DOC (76 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Police Office (Europol) for the financial year 2016 PDF (320 KB) DOC (69 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) for the financial year 2016 PDF (331 KB) DOC (68 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2016 PDF (318 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2016 PDF (311 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2016 PDF (333 KB) DOC (69 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2016 PDF (270 KB) DOC (51 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2016 PDF (314 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training (before 1 July 2016: European Police College) (CEPOL) for the financial year 2016 PDF (322 KB) DOC (70 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2016 PDF (295 KB) DOC (59 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2016 PDF (290 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on European business statistics, amending Regulation (EC) No 184/2005 and repealing 10 legal acts in the field of business statistics PDF (669 KB) DOC (100 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2016 PDF (314 KB) DOC (61 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2016 PDF (322 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2016 PDF (329 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2016 PDF (313 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2016 PDF (320 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2016 PDF (310 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2016 PDF (328 KB) DOC (66 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2016 PDF (322 KB) DOC (71 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2016 PDF (316 KB) DOC (61 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2016 PDF (339 KB) DOC (79 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European GNSS Agency for the financial year 2016 PDF (370 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2016 PDF (307 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2016 PDF (313 KB) DOC (62 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Railway Agency (now European Union Agency for Railways) for the financial year 2016 PDF (433 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2016 PDF (319 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (323 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Shift2Rail Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (317 KB) DOC (62 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (283 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2016 PDF (284 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (284 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (283 KB) DOC (55 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (281 KB) DOC (54 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2016 PDF (284 KB) DOC (55 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications for the financial year 2016 PDF (288 KB) DOC (59 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2016 PDF (306 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2016 PDF (318 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2016 PDF (325 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council to empower the competition authorities of the Member States to be more effective enforcers and to ensure the proper functioning of the internal market PDF (820 KB) DOC (122 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive on a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB) PDF (1 MB) DOC (141 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive on a Common Corporate Tax Base PDF (883 KB) DOC (156 KB)
REPORT on the Annual Report on Competition Policy PDF (504 KB) DOC (105 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on common rules for the internal market in electricity (recast) PDF (1 MB) DOC (245 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the internal market for electricity (recast) PDF (1 MB) DOC (264 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (recast) PDF (959 KB) DOC (149 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on risk-preparedness in the electricity sector and repealing Directive 2005/89/EC PDF (819 KB) DOC (113 KB)
REPORT on Banking Union – Annual Report 2017 PDF (410 KB) DOC (71 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council Directive amending Directive 2011/16/EU as regards mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation in relation to reportable cross-border arrangements PDF (638 KB) DOC (96 KB)
RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Bilateral Agreement between the European Union and the United States of America on prudential measures regarding insurance and reinsurance PDF (438 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on accelerating clean energy innovation PDF (570 KB) DOC (97 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on controls on cash entering or leaving the Union and repealing Regulation (EC) No 1889/2005 PDF (768 KB) DOC (130 KB)
REPORT on the inquiry into money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion PDF (1 MB) DOC (264 KB)
REPORT on the Action Plan on Retail Financial Services PDF (425 KB) DOC (73 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the European Electronic Communications Code (EECC) (recast) PDF (3 MB) DOC (572 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending directive 2010/31/EU on the energy performance of buildings PDF (1 MB) DOC (195 KB)
REPORT on the economic policies of the euro area PDF (450 KB) DOC (102 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC and Directive 2009/132/EC as regards certain value added tax obligations for supplies of services and distance sales of goods PDF (671 KB) DOC (90 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council regulation amending Regulation (EU) No 904/2010 on administrative cooperation and combating fraud in the field of value added tax PDF (468 KB) DOC (83 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications PDF (1 MB) DOC (227 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive on Double Taxation Dispute Resolution Mechanisms in the European Union PDF (708 KB) DOC (114 KB)
REPORT on the implementation of the European Fund for Strategic Investments PDF (647 KB) DOC (149 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) 2015/1017 as regards the extension of the duration of the European Fund for Strategic Investments as well as the introduction of technical enhancements for that Fund and the European Investment Advisory Hub PDF (1 MB) DOC (183 KB)
REPORT on digitising European industry PDF (471 KB) DOC (108 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2006/112/EC, as regards rates of value added tax applied to books, newspapers and periodicals PDF (689 KB) DOC (93 KB)
REPORT on internet connectivity for growth, competitiveness and cohesion: European gigabit society and 5G PDF (471 KB) DOC (106 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulations (EU) No 1316/2013 and (EU) No 283/2014 as regards the promotion of Internet connectivity in local communities PDF (958 KB) DOC (150 KB)
REPORT on FinTech: the influence of technology on the future of the financial sector PDF (372 KB) DOC (85 KB)
REPORT on the Annual Report 2015 on the protection of the EU’s financial interests – Fight against fraud PDF (594 KB) DOC (85 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, Section V – Court of Auditors PDF (369 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2015: performance, financial management and control PDF (519 KB) DOC (78 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European GNSS Agency for the financial year 2015 PDF (287 KB) DOC (55 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2015 PDF (293 KB) DOC (54 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2015 PDF (303 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2015 PDF (318 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, Section VI – European Economic and Social Committee PDF (364 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications for the financial year 2015 PDF (285 KB) DOC (61 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, Section VIII – European Ombudsman PDF (363 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, Section VII – Committee of the Regions PDF (363 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, Section IX – European Data Protection Supervisor PDF (382 KB) DOC (66 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (now European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex)) for the financial year 2015 PDF (404 KB) DOC (67 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2015, Section IV – Court of Justice PDF (385 KB) DOC (69 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2015 PDF (299 KB) DOC (59 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of Eurojust for the financial year 2015 PDF (405 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Railway Agency (now European Union Agency for Railways) for the financial year 2015 PDF (416 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2015 PDF (299 KB) DOC (67 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2015 PDF (274 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2015 PDF (306 KB) DOC (66 KB)
REPORT on the Annual Report on the Financial Activities of the European Investment Bank PDF (400 KB) DOC (91 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2015 PDF (293 KB) DOC (61 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2015 PDF (302 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security for the financial year 2015 PDF (283 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (284 KB) DOC (56 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2015 PDF (299 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (285 KB) DOC (59 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (Fusion for Energy) for the financial year 2015 PDF (294 KB) DOC (61 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Police Office (Europol) for the financial year 2015 PDF (304 KB) DOC (62 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2015 PDF (304 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2015 PDF (399 KB) DOC (68 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (314 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2015 PDF (305 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2015 PDF (302 KB) DOC (65 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2015 PDF (308 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2015 PDF (320 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (416 KB) DOC (62 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (285 KB) DOC (58 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2015 PDF (305 KB) DOC (67 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2015 PDF (310 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2015 PDF (317 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2015 PDF (300 KB) DOC (59 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2015 PDF (314 KB) DOC (64 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2015 PDF (281 KB) DOC (54 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2015 PDF (305 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Police College (now European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Training) (CEPOL) for the financial year 2015 PDF (300 KB) DOC (63 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2015 PDF (310 KB) DOC (68 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2015 PDF (284 KB) DOC (60 KB)
REPORT on the annual report on EU competition policy PDF (554 KB) DOC (121 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision amending Decision 2008/376/EC on the adoption of the Research Programme of the Research Fund for Coal and Steel and on the multiannual technical guidelines for this programme PDF (647 KB) DOC (83 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council on the use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union PDF (729 KB) DOC (111 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council concerning measures to safeguard the security of gas supply and repealing Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 PDF (1 MB) DOC (230 KB)
REPORT on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: implementation of 2016 priorities PDF (471 KB) DOC (95 KB)
REPORT on towards a definitive VAT system and fighting VAT fraud PDF (426 KB) DOC (85 KB)
REPORT on the Green Paper on Retail Financial Services PDF (329 KB) DOC (73 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 258/2014 establishing a Union Programme to support specific activities in the field of financial reporting and auditing for the period of 2014-20 PDF (621 KB) DOC (61 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (270 KB) DOC (57 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2014 PDF (270 KB) DOC (60 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (270 KB) DOC (57 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the prospectus to be published when securities are offered to the public or admitted to trading PDF (1 MB) DOC (776 KB)
REPORT on an EU Strategy on Heating and Cooling PDF (368 KB) DOC (156 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council setting a framework for energy efficiency labelling and repealing Directive 2010/30/EU PDF (1 MB) DOC (677 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Amending Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Principality of Monaco providing for measures equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 2003/48/EC PDF (342 KB) DOC (71 KB)
REPORT on the implementation report on the Energy Efficiency Directive (2012/27/EU) PDF (457 KB) DOC (161 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive laying down rules against tax avoidance practices that directly affect the functioning of the internal market PDF (880 KB) DOC (492 KB)
REPORT on International Accounting Standards (IAS) evaluation and the activities of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) Foundation, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) and the Public Interest Oversight Board (PIOB) PDF (341 KB) DOC (145 KB)
REPORT on virtual currencies PDF (328 KB) DOC (127 KB)
REPORT on delivering a new deal for energy consumers PDF (311 KB) DOC (119 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2011/16/EU as regards mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation PDF (621 KB) DOC (346 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2014 PDF (378 KB) DOC (169 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, Section X – European External Action Service PDF (381 KB) DOC (106 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work for the financial year 2014 PDF (287 KB) DOC (92 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Asylum Support Office for the financial year 2014 PDF (286 KB) DOC (94 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, Section VII – Committee of the Regions PDF (361 KB) DOC (101 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2014/65/EU on markets in financial instruments as regards certain dates PDF (528 KB) DOC (91 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 on markets in financial instruments, Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 on market abuse and Regulation (EU) No 909/2014 on improving securities settlement in the European Union and on central securities depositories as regards certain dates PDF (553 KB) DOC (103 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for the Οperational Management of Large-Scale IT Systems in the Area of Freedom, Security and Justice for the financial year 2014 PDF (379 KB) DOC (99 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, Section IV – Court of Justice PDF (347 KB) DOC (77 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Police Office (Europol) for the financial year 2014 PDF (288 KB) DOC (93 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, Section VIII – European Ombudsman PDF (413 KB) DOC (79 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions for the financial year 2014 PDF (288 KB) DOC (93 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ECSEL Joint Undertaking (formerly the ENIAC Joint Undertaking and the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking) for the financial year 2014 PDF (285 KB) DOC (98 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Chemicals Agency for the financial year 2014 PDF (301 KB) DOC (105 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2014 PDF (280 KB) DOC (89 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Training Foundation for the financial year 2014 PDF (284 KB) DOC (92 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union for the financial year 2014 PDF (296 KB) DOC (100 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Medicines Agency for the financial year 2014 PDF (303 KB) DOC (105 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (271 KB) DOC (85 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European GNSS Agency for the financial year 2014 PDF (269 KB) DOC (82 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, Section VI – European Economic and Social Committee PDF (353 KB) DOC (92 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Euratom Supply Agency for the financial year 2014 PDF (260 KB) DOC (74 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, Section IX – European Data Protection Supervisor PDF (357 KB) DOC (92 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights for the financial year 2014 PDF (291 KB) DOC (97 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, Section V – Court of Auditors PDF (351 KB) DOC (81 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Railway Agency for the financial year 2014 PDF (296 KB) DOC (100 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction for the financial year 2014 PDF (283 KB) DOC (91 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Fisheries Control Agency for the financial year 2014 PDF (286 KB) DOC (94 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control for the financial year 2014 PDF (292 KB) DOC (97 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Maritime Safety Agency for the financial year 2014 PDF (293 KB) DOC (96 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2014, Section II – European Council and Council PDF (373 KB) DOC (100 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Environment Agency for the financial year 2014 PDF (291 KB) DOC (98 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union's Judicial Cooperation Unit (Eurojust) for the financial year 2014 PDF (408 KB) DOC (94 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union Agency for Network and Information Security for the financial year 2014 PDF (268 KB) DOC (81 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy for the financial year 2014 PDF (287 KB) DOC (99 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2014 PDF (297 KB) DOC (100 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Aviation Safety Agency for the financial year 2014 PDF (314 KB) DOC (106 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Clean Sky Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (277 KB) DOC (92 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications for the financial year 2014 PDF (284 KB) DOC (85 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (359 KB) DOC (89 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2014 PDF (298 KB) DOC (101 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2014 PDF (295 KB) DOC (101 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the SESAR Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (291 KB) DOC (103 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Police College for the financial year 2014 PDF (288 KB) DOC (94 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators for the financial year 2014 PDF (289 KB) DOC (87 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Food Safety Authority for the financial year 2014 PDF (302 KB) DOC (107 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute for Gender Equality for the financial year 2014 PDF (284 KB) DOC (92 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union for the financial year 2014 PDF (270 KB) DOC (81 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Fuel Cells and Hydrogen Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2014 PDF (347 KB) DOC (91 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training for the financial year 2014 PDF (285 KB) DOC (93 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (formerly the Joint Undertaking for the implementation of the Joint Technology Initiative on Innovative Medicines) for the financial year 2014 PDF (276 KB) DOC (93 KB)
REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Union agencies for the financial year 2014: performance, financial management and control PDF (381 KB) DOC (114 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 as regards exemptions for commodity dealers PDF (427 KB) DOC (77 KB)
REPORT on the European Investment Bank (EIB) – Annual Report 2014 PDF (481 KB) DOC (184 KB)
REPORT on the European Semester for economic policy coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2016 PDF (395 KB) DOC (172 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council decision on the conclusion, on behalf of the European Union, of the Amending Protocol to the Agreement between the European Community and the Republic of San Marino providing for measures equivalent to those laid down in Council Directive 2003/48/EC on taxation of savings income in the form of interest payments PDF (341 KB) DOC (70 KB)
REPORT on Towards a Digital Single Market Act PDF (619 KB) DOC (373 KB)
REPORT on the Annual report on EU Competition Policy PDF (462 KB) DOC (178 KB)
REPORT on stocktaking and challenges of the EU Financial Services Regulation: impact and the way forward towards a more efficient and effective EU framework for Financial Regulation and a Capital Markets Union PDF (400 KB) DOC (151 KB)
REPORT with recommendations to the Commission on bringing transparency, coordination and convergence to Corporate Tax policies in the Union PDF (258 KB) DOC (208 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a Council directive amending Directive 2011/16/EU as regards mandatory automatic exchange of information in the field of taxation PDF (263 KB) DOC (478 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ENIAC Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2013 PDF (168 KB) DOC (84 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the ARTEMIS Joint Undertaking for the financial year 2013 PDF (168 KB) DOC (85 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology for the financial year 2013 PDF (168 KB) DOC (88 KB)
SECOND REPORT on discharge in respect of the implementation of the general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2013, Section II – European Council and Council PDF (156 KB) DOC (78 KB)
REPORT on the proposal for a decision of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing a programme on interoperability solutions for European public administrations, businesses and citizens (ISA2) Interoperability as a means for modernising the public sector PDF (910 KB) DOC (708 KB)
Opinions (2)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on the reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment
Shadow opinions (33)
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive (EU) 2017/1132 as regards cross-border conversions, mergers and divisions
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council establishing the InvestEU Programme
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Regulation (EU) No 1303/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 laying down common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund, the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and laying down general provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund, the Cohesion Fund and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and repealing Council Regulation (EC) No 1083/2006 as regards support to structural reforms in Member States
OPINION on deployment of infrastructure for alternative fuels in the European Union: Time to act!
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on a framework for the free flow of non-personal data in the European Union
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2016
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2016
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2016
OPINION on the Annual Report on the Financial Activities of the European Investment Bank
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders
OPINION on the draft general budget of the European Union for the financial year 2018
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council on copyright in the Digital Single Market
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council laying down rules on the exercise of copyright and related rights applicable to certain online transmissions of broadcasting organisations and retransmissions of television and radio programmes
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC to continue current limitations of scope for aviation activities and to prepare to implement a global market-based measure from 2021
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on the inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework and amending Regulation No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change
OPINION on European standards – implementation of Regulation (EU) No 1025/2012
OPINION on the proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and of the Council on binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions by Member States from 2021 to 2030 for a resilient Energy Union and to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement and amending Regulation No 525/2013 of the European Parliament and the Council on a mechanism for monitoring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and other information relevant to climate change
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority for the financial year 2015
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Banking Authority for the financial year 2015
OPINION on discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the European Securities and Markets Authority for the financial year 2015
OPINION with recommendations to the Commission on Civil Law Rules on Robotics
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2003/87/EC to enhance cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 2008/98/EC on waste
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directive 94/62/EC on packaging and packaging waste
OPINION on the proposal for a directive of the European Parliament and of the Council amending Directives 2000/53/EC on end-of-life vehicles, 2006/66/EC on batteries and accumulators and waste batteries and accumulators, and 2012/19/EU on waste electrical and electronic equipment
OPINION on Towards a definitive VAT system and fighting VAT fraud
OPINION on preparation of the post-electoral revision of the MFF 2014-2020: Parliament’s input ahead of the Commission’s proposal
OPINION on Discharge 2014: European Banking Authority (EBA)
OPINION on Discharge 2014: European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA)
OPINION on Discharge 2014: European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA)
OPINION on European Investment Bank (EIB) – Annual Report 2014
OPINION on Towards a Digital Single Market Act
OPINION on Stocktaking and challenges of the EU Financial Services Regulation: Impact and the way forward towards a more efficient and effective EU framework for Financial Regulation and a Capital Markets Union
Institutional motions (14)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on a European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy PDF (153 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Cambodia: notably the dissolution of CNRP Party PDF (283 KB) DOC (56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on freedom of expression in Vietnam, notably the case of Nguyen Van Hoa PDF (280 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Afghanistan PDF (401 KB) DOC (52 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on the situation in Burundi PDF (156 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Eritrea, notably the cases of Abune Antonios and Dawit Isaak PDF (169 KB) DOC (63 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Ethiopia, notably the case of Dr Merera Gudina PDF (163 KB) DOC (53 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zambia, particularly the case of Hakainde Hichilema PDF (153 KB) DOC (55 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on South Sudan PDF (164 KB) DOC (56 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Bangladesh, including child marriages PDF (152 KB) DOC (57 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Zimbabwe PDF (289 KB) DOC (80 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on synergies for innovation: the European Structural and Investment Funds, Horizon 2020 and other European innovation funds and EU programmes PDF (284 KB) DOC (86 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Nigeria PDF (167 KB) DOC (91 KB)
JOINT MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on Honduras: situation of human rights defenders PDF (162 KB) DOC (85 KB)
Oral questions (14)
A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy PDF (45 KB) DOC (18 KB)
A European strategic long-term vision for a prosperous, modern, competitive and climate neutral economy PDF (45 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Major Interpellation - Fires in the European Union this summer PDF (197 KB) DOC (19 KB)
The EU Youth Guarantee Programme PDF (197 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Protecting consumers from cloned meat PDF DOC
Fracking in the context of the European Strategy for the Security of Energy Supply PDF DOC
Protecting Europe's heritage PDF (7 KB) DOC (25 KB)
EU agricultural innovation systems PDF DOC
Consumer information and labelling of meat originating from ritual slaughter PDF DOC
Use of EU funds to develop airports PDF DOC
Criteria for identifying endocrine-disrupting chemicals PDF (196 KB) DOC (28 KB)
Lack of indication of country of origin for products entering the EU from third countries PDF DOC
TTIP free trade agreement between Europe and the United States and risks to European designations of origin PDF DOC
Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 investigation PDF DOC
Written explanations (824)
CO2 emission performance standards for new heavy-duty vehicles (A8-0354/2018 - Bas Eickhout) DE
Die ausverhandelten Ziele sind weitaus besser als die vom Berichterstatter vorgeschlagenen. Ab 2025 soll der CO2-Ausstoß von neuen LKW und Bussen um durchschnittlich 15 % gesenkt werden, ab 2030 soll der CO2-Ausstoß dann um 30 % gesenkt werden. Dies ist Teil der Anstrengungen zur Dekarbonisierung des Straßenverkehrssektors.
Promotion of clean and energy-efficient road transport vehicles (A8-0321/2018 - Andrzej Grzyb) DE
Bevor eine Entscheidung über die Beschaffung von Fahrzeugen stattfindet, sollte eine Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse durchgeführt werden, damit alle Vor- und Nachteile betrachtet werden können und Entscheidungen transparent und nachvollziehbar sind. Des Weiteren sollten Sonderanfertigungen (Baustellenfahrzeuge etc.) von dieser Richtlinie ausgenommen werden.
European Defence Fund (A8-0412/2018 - Zdzisław Krasnodębski) DE
Im Rahmen des EU-Verteidigungsfonds werden mehr Effizienz sowie Wettbewerbs- und Innovationsfähigkeit der europäischen Verteidigungsindustrie gefordert, wobei ein Vorantreiben der Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsforschung von besonderer Bedeutung ist. Entscheidend ist auch die Entwicklung von Schlüsseltechnologien in kritischen Bereichen, sodass Europa für neue Angriffsformen wie Cyberattacken entsprechend gerüstet ist.
Exposures in the form of covered bonds (A8-0384/2018 - Bernd Lucke) DE
Ich begrüße die Einigung über einen harmonisierten Rahmen für gedeckte Schuldverschreibungen, durch die insbesondere eine gemeinsame Definition für ein EU-Label für gedeckte Schuldverschreibungen festgelegt wird. Gedeckte Schuldverschreibungen sind in einigen Mitgliedstaaten ein wichtiges Finanzierungsinstrument, während sie in anderen wenig genutzt werden. Dank der Einigung wird die EU über einen Rahmen verfügen, mit dem Anreize für die Nutzung dieser Produkte in ganz Europa geschaffen werden.
Covered bonds and covered bond public supervision (A8-0390/2018 - Bernd Lucke) DE
Ich begrüße die Einigung über einen harmonisierten Rahmen für gedeckte Schuldverschreibungen, durch die insbesondere eine gemeinsame Definition für ein EU-Label für gedeckte Schuldverschreibungen festgelegt wird. Gedeckte Schuldverschreibungen sind in einigen Mitgliedstaaten ein wichtiges Finanzierungsinstrument, während sie in anderen wenig genutzt werden. Dank der Einigung wird die EU über einen Rahmen verfügen, mit dem Anreize für die Nutzung dieser Produkte in ganz Europa geschaffen werden.
InvestEU (A8-0482/2018 - José Manuel Fernandes, Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Dem ursprünglichen Kommissionsvorschlag zufolge würde die Kommission den größten Teil des Anlageportfolios übernehmen und den Einfluss der Mitgliedstaaten (EIB) umgehen. Das Parlament und der Rat standen diesem Bericht sehr skeptisch gegenüber. Wir begrüßen die endgültige Vereinbarung, die den Einfluss der Mitgliedstaaten auf das Anlageportfolio von InvestEU schützt.
European Maritime Single Window environment (A8-0006/2019 - Deirdre Clune) DE
Da es sich um eine Modernisierung des Meldesystems handelt, die den Verwaltungsaufwand verringern sollte, habe ich diesem Bericht zugestimmt. Des Weiteren wird durch ein strafferes und digitalisiertes Meldesystem die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Schifffahrtsbranche im Vergleich zu anderen Verkehrsmitteln verbessert.
Disclosures relating to sustainable investments and sustainability risks (A8-0363/2018 - Paul Tang) DE
Persistent organic pollutants (A8-0336/2018 - Julie Girling) DE
Der Gedanke hinter dieser Verordnung, mit den vorgeschlagenen Änderungen den Text an die REACH-Verordnung (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) anzugleichen, ist zu begrüßen. Damit herrscht nun für alle Akteure Klarheit und Kohärenz, auch für Bürger und die von der Neufassung betroffenen Unternehmen.
Clearing obligation, reporting requirements and risk-mitigation techniques for OTC derivatives, and trade repositories (A8-0181/2018 - Werner Langen) DE
Eine übermäßige Kontrolle der EU bei kleinen finanziellen Gegenparteien und Pensionsfonds ist nicht effizient. Zielführender ist es, sich auf die großen Finanzakteure zu konzentrieren, die ein großes systemisches Risiko für die Wirtschaft der EU darstellen. Ich begrüße, dass die Kommission endlich die Befolgungskosten reduziert und den Berichterstattungsprozess effizienter gestalten will. Dies würde den Mitgliedstaaten auch mehr Freiheit geben, eigene Finanzregelungen auszuarbeiten.
Authorisation of CCPs and recognition of third-country CCPs (A8-0190/2018 - Danuta Maria Hübner) DE
Ich stimme der Vereinbarung aus drei Gründen zu: 1. Der ESMA wird es leichter fallen, Fachwissen auf dem Gebiet der CCP-Aufsicht zusammenzubringen und eine engere Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Aufsichtsbehörden zu gewährleisten. 2. Das bestehende System zur Anerkennung und Überwachung von Clearinghäusern in Drittländern wird gestärkt. Dies ist im Zusammenhang mit einem möglichen Brexit absolut notwendig, da London nach wie vor ein wichtiger Knotenpunkt für Clearing-Aktivitäten ist, einschließlich für Euro-Transaktionen. 3. Die neuen Regeln unterscheiden zwischen größeren und kleineren CCPs. Die größeren unterliegen strengeren Regeln. Ich begrüße diesen Grad der Verhältnismäßigkeit.
Promotion of the use of SME growth markets (A8-0437/2018 - Anne Sander) DE
Das Gesamtziel dieser Initiative ist es, technische Anpassungen am EU-Regelwerk vorzunehmen, um (i) den Verwaltungsaufwand und die Gesetzesfolgekosten zu reduzieren, die KMU entstehen, wenn ihre Finanzinstrumente zum Handel an KMU-Wachstumsmärkten zugelassen werden, gleichzeitig aber einen hohen Grad an Anlegerschutz und Marktintegrität zu gewährleisten; und (ii) die Liquidität von Eigenkapitalinstrumenten zu erhöhen, die an KMU-Wachstumsmärkten notiert sind.
Protocol to the EU-Denmark Agreement on the criteria and mechanisms for establishing the State responsible for examining a request for asylum and 'Eurodac' (A8-0196/2019 - Ignazio Corrao) DE
Establishing Horizon Europe – laying down its rules for participation and dissemination (A8-0401/2018 - Dan Nica) DE
Ich begrüße die Vereinbarung. Es ist wichtig, dass die Haushaltsfrage und Drittländerwirkung auf einen späteren Zeitpunkt verschoben werden und eine stärkere demokratische Kontrolle der Forschungspartnerschaften und -missionen stattfindet. Vor allem in den Bereichen Krebs und Wasserverschmutzung sind dies dringende Probleme.
Programme implementing Horizon Europe (A8-0410/2018 - Christian Ehler) DE
Horizont Europa, das neunte FuE-Programm, wird von 2021 bis 2027 laufen. Die Kommission hat ein Budget von 94,1 Milliarden Euro für das Programm vorgeschlagen, während das Parlament 120 Milliarden Euro will. Der Betrag wird frühestens Ende 2019 vereinbart, da er von den Verhandlungen über den mittelfristigen Finanzrahmen der EU abhängt. Die Vereinbarung verleiht Horizont Europa einen neuen Kultur- und Kreativbereich, der offiziell als Cluster bezeichnet wird und der Förderung von Forschung und Entwicklung in der europäischen Kulturindustrie gewidmet ist.
Market surveillance and compliance of products (A8-0277/2018 - Nicola Danti) DE
Ich habe diesem Bericht zugestimmt, der darauf abzielt, die Funktionsweise des Binnenmarkts so zu verbessern, dass sichergestellt wird, dass nicht konforme Produkte nicht in die EU eingeführt werden und nicht den Wettbewerb verzerren. Solche Produkte können auch ein Risiko für Verbraucher und professionelle Endnutzer darstellen. Positiv zu beurteilen ist auch, dass die Marktüberwachungsbehörden im Interesse von Wirtschaftsakteuren, Endnutzern und der Allgemeinheit handeln, um sicherzustellen, dass das in den Harmonisierungsrechtsvorschriften der Union für Produkte verankerte öffentliche Interesse geschützt wird.
Promoting fairness and transparency for business users of online intermediation services (A8-0444/2018 - Christel Schaldemose) DE
Ich habe diesem Bericht zugestimmt, obwohl der Bericht besser ausverhandelt werden hätte können. Trotzdem könnten durch das Ergebnis missbräuchliche, unfaire und schädliche Geschäftspraktiken eingeschränkt werden. Transparenzverpflichtungen allein werden bestimmte Praktiken nicht verhindern, aber sie werden es zumindest ermöglichen, die Mechanismen zu verstehen, die sie ermöglichten, und rechtliche Schritte einzuleiten, was bisher wegen der Speicherung von Informationen seitens der großen Plattformen schwierig war.
Better enforcement and modernisation of EU consumer protection rules (A8-0029/2019 - Daniel Dalton) DE
Ich habe diesem Bericht zugestimmt, da das Trilog-Ergebnis die meisten Punkte abdeckt, indem es technische Klarstellungen vornimmt und die Verbraucherrechte, insbesondere im Bereich der digitalen Märkte, stärkt. Zu den wichtigsten Verbesserungen gehören insbesondere eine höhere Transparenz bei Online-Käufen sowie wirksame Sanktionen und klare Vorschriften bei der Bekämpfung von Doppelstandards bei der Qualität von Erzeugnissen in der EU.
Transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain (A8-0417/2018 - Pilar Ayuso) DE
Die Nachschärfung der Transparenzregeln, die auf keinen Fall die Innovation und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der europäischen Lebensmittelindustrie im internationalen Wettbewerb beeinträchtigen sollen, gehen nicht weit genug. Unter all den unternehmensseitigen Vorgaben darf nicht der Verbraucherschutz vergessen werden.
Space programme of the Union and the European Union Agency for the Space Programme (A8-0405/2018 - Massimiliano Salini) DE
Ich begrüße den Bericht aus drei Gründen: 1. Der bestehende EU-Rahmen für die Raumfahrtpolitik wird vereinfacht und gestreamlined. Dies wird zu mehr Effizienz und einer besseren demokratischen Kontrolle führen. 2. Die Rolle von KMU und Start-ups wird betont. Dies garantiert, dass sie voll und ganz von dem Programm profitieren können, nicht nur große Unternehmen. 3. Die Kommission muss sich um eine internationale Zusammenarbeit bemühen, um eine weitere kostspielige Ausbreitung im Weltraumwettlauf zu vermeiden, wie wir sie während des Kalten Krieges gesehen haben.
Digital Europe Programme for the period 2021-2027 (A8-0408/2018 - Angelika Mlinar) DE
Fiscalis programme for cooperation in the field of taxation (A8-0421/2018 - Sven Giegold) DE
Ich begrüße zwar eine gründliche Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Steuerbehörden, um Steuerbetrug zu bekämpfen und „best practices“ auszutauschen, bin jedoch überzeugt, dass dies auf multilateraler Ebene erreicht werden kann. Eine stärkere Konzentration auf Steuerfragen rechtfertigt nicht die Aufstockung des Budgets um 15,4 % bzw. 44,9 %.
Justice programme (A8-0068/2019 - Josef Weidenholzer, Heidi Hautala) DE
Dieses Programm dient nur vorrangig der Stärkung des Raums der Freiheit, der Sicherheit und des Rechts, da es mit dem umstrittenen Programm „Rechte und Werte“ zusammenhängt. Die durch das Programm „Justiz“ beabsichtigte Sensibilisierung und Weiterbildung in der EU-Politik ist eine abzulehnende Einmischung in die Unabhängigkeit der Justiz.
Rights and Values programme (A8-0468/2018 - Bodil Valero) DE
Die Kommission und das Europäische Parlament fordern die Schaffung eines Instruments für europäische Werte zur Unterstützung zivilgesellschaftlicher Organisationen, das die Grundwerte in der Europäischen Union auf lokaler und nationaler Ebene fördert. Die Finanzausstattung soll laut Kommission 641,7 Millionen EUR betragen. Die LIBE-Berichterstatterin fordert 1,834 Milliarden EUR für den Zeitraum 2021–2027. 65 % dieser Mittel sollen direkt (vor allem einfach und ohne aufwändige Kontrolle) an NGOs ausgeschüttet werden.
Conservation and control measures applicable in the Regulatory Area of the Northwest Atlantic Fisheries Organisation (A8-0017/2019 - Ricardo Serrão Santos) DE
Rules facilitating the use of financial and other information (A8-0442/2018 - Emil Radev) DE
European Cybersecurity Industrial, Technology and Research Competence Centre and Network of National Coordination Centres (A8-0084/2019 - Julia Reda) DE
Connecting Europe Facility (A8-0409/2018 - Henna Virkkunen, Marian-Jean Marinescu, Pavel Telička) DE
Ich bin der Meinung, dass für den Ausbau der transeuropäischen Verkehrsnetze (TEN-V) und die digitale Umstellung (5G) zusätzliche finanzielle Mittel benötigt werden. Das Programm stellt auf die Synergien zwischen den Bereichen Verkehr, Energie und Digitales ab, um die Wirksamkeit der EU-Maßnahmen zu steigern und die Durchführungskosten zu optimieren. Zu diesem Zweck ist vorgesehen, sektorübergreifende Arbeitsprogramme zugunsten der Förderung von Bereichen, wie etwa vernetzte und automatisierte Mobilität oder alternative Kraftstoffe, aufzustellen.
Listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement (Kosovo) (A8-0261/2016 - Tanja Fajon) DE
Quality of water intended for human consumption (A8-0288/2018 - Michel Dantin) DE
Der Bericht wahrt zwar das Prinzip der Subsidiarität und verankert die Freiheit zur Eigenverantwortung auf regionaler und lokaler Ebene. Ebenso sind verschärfte Kontrollen auf Schadstoffe im Sinne des Konsumentenschutzes zu begrüßen, diese tragen jedoch nicht der Sonderstellung Österreichs mit seiner beispielhaft guten Wasserqualität Rechnung. Die vom ENVI-Ausschuss vorgeschlagene „Risikobewertung der Hausinstallationen“ stellt zudem eine unverhältnismäßige Mehrbelastung für Haus- und Wohnungseigentümer dar.
Increasing the efficiency of restructuring, insolvency and discharge procedures (A8-0269/2018 - Angelika Niebler) DE
Mit dem Vorschlag erfolgt keine echte Harmonisierung zentraler Aspekte der Insolvenz, wie z. B. Voraussetzungen für die Eröffnung eines Insolvenzverfahrens, Definition der Insolvenz, Rangfolge der Forderungen und Anfechtungsklagen. Er stellt jedoch den Versucher einer leichten Harmonisierung dar, wodurch Insolvenzverfahren angepasst werden. So soll die Insolvenzantragspflicht aufgehoben werden, wenn der Schuldner sich formell in einem Restrukturierungsprozess befindet, Ebenso werden Insolvenzanfechtungsklagen geschaffen, um Transaktionen zu schützen, die im guten Glauben getroffen wurden.
Exercise of copyright and related rights applicable to certain online transmissions and retransmissions of television and radio programmes (A8-0378/2017 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
Establishing the Creative Europe programme (2021 to 2027) (A8-0156/2019 - Silvia Costa) DE
Der digitale Wandel stellt einen Paradigmenwechsel und eine der größten Herausforderungen für den Kultursektor dar. Warum dieser Sektor allerdings extra gefördert werden muss, um im internationalen Wettbewerb zu bestehen, ist nicht nachvollziehbar, da die Wertschöpfung und der effektive Nutzen für die einzelnen Wirtschaftsstandorte überschaubar sind. Eine Förderung der Mobilität von Künstlern ist in diesem Zusammenhang nicht nachvollziehbar. Den Schutz und die Aufwertung des Kulturerbes Europas können die Mitgliedstaaten gut selbst bewältigen.
'Erasmus': the Union programme for education, training, youth and sport (A8-0111/2019 - Milan Zver) DE
Dem Ansatz, dass lebenslanges Lernen und die ständige Weiterentwicklung der EU-Schlüsselkompetenzen einen festen Bestandteil des Lebens der Europäer bilden sollte, kann man positive Aspekte abgewinnen. Die geplante Umsetzung von Erasmus+ muss jedoch kritisiert werden. Einerseits soll das Programmbudget im MFR verdreifacht werden, anderseits kann der Mehrwehrt der Mobilitätsprogramme in Frage gestellt werden, da diese zeitlich zu kurz angelegt sind und den Charakter von Schullandwochen ohne Aufsichtsperson haben.
Establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment (A8-0175/2019 - Bas Eickhout, Sirpa Pietikäinen) DE
Dieser Vorschlag enthält einheitliche Kriterien für die Feststellung, ob eine Wirtschaftstätigkeit ökologisch nachhaltig ist. Ferner wird ein Verfahren festgelegt, bei dem eine Multi-Stakeholder-Plattform eingesetzt wird, um auf der Grundlage spezifischer Kriterien ein einheitliches EU-Klassifizierungssystem zu schaffen, anhand dessen festgestellt wird, welche Wirtschaftstätigkeiten als nachhaltig gelten. Ich unterstütze diesen Bericht, der einen Rahmen für nachhaltige Investitionen schafft. Der Bericht verfolgt einen ganzheitlichen Ansatz, der sich nicht nur auf die Verringerung der CO2-Emissionen konzentriert, sondern auch auf andere Umweltziele wie Biodiversität und Energieeffizienz.
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2020 – Section I – European Parliament (A8-0182/2019 - Vladimír Maňka) DE
Emergency situation in Venezuela (RC-B8-0225/2019, B8-0225/2019, B8-0226/2019, B8-0227/2019, B8-0228/2019, B8-0229/2019) DE
Situation of rule of law and fight against corruption in the EU, specifically in Malta and Slovakia (B8-0230/2019) DE
Recent developments on the Dieselgate scandal (B8-0222/2019, RC-B8-0223/2019, B8-0223/2019, B8-0224/2019) DE
Die Entschließung betont, dass die strengeren Ausstoßgrenzen nicht zur Verbesserung der Luftqualität an sich beitragen – wie man an den Verfahren gegen die Mitgliedstaaten sah – und ein Problemfaktor für Besitzer alter, umweltverschmutzender Fahrzeuge sind. Die Kommission soll deshalb mit der Zusammenarbeit mit den Mitgliedstaaten in den Bereichen der effizienten Mobilität und Umweltschutz fortfahren.
General arrangements for excise duty (A8-0117/2019 - Miguel Viegas) DE
Ich bin mit den vorgeschlagenen Verbesserungen der Richtlinie einverstanden. Diese Verbesserungen werden zu einer effizienteren Steuererhebung durch die Mitgliedstaaten führen und gleichzeitig den Regulierungsaufwand für die Wirtschaftsakteure verringern. Ich begrüße insbesondere die Automatisierung von Freistellungszertifikaten. Automatisierung und Digitalisierung sind für die Verbesserung der Steuererhebung, die Bekämpfung grenzüberschreitenden Steuerbetrugs und die Verringerung des Verwaltungsaufwands für europäische Unternehmen von entscheidender Bedeutung.
Instrument for Pre-accession Assistance (IPA III) (A8-0174/2019 - José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra, Knut Fleckenstein) DE
Framework for the recovery and resolution of central counterparties (A8-0015/2018 - Babette Winter, Kay Swinburne) DE
Aufsichtsanforderungen für zentrale Gegenparteien sind absolut notwendig, um die Widerstandsfähigkeit der Finanzmärkte in der EU und die Interessen der Wirtschaftsakteure zu schützen. Ich begrüße den Bericht von ECON, insbesonders weil er die Souveränität der nationalen Marktbehörden und der Finanzbehörden betont. Der Bericht enthält auch Regeln für die Aufteilung der Verluste zwischen zentralen Gegenparteien, Clearingmitgliedern und deren Kunden, einschließlich der Tatsache, dass Kunden nicht ausfallender Clearingmitglieder angemessen vergütet werden, falls ihre Vermögenswerte während des Wiederherstellungsprozesses verwendet werden.
European Crowdfunding Service Providers (ECSP) for business (A8-0364/2018 - Ashley Fox) DE
Crowdfunding wird insbesondere im grenzüberschreitenden Kontext zu einem zunehmend wichtigen Instrument für Investitionen und Kreditvergabe. Ein gesetzlicher Rahmen ist erforderlich, um die Interessen von Anlegern und Unternehmen zu schützen, die über Crowdfunding-Plattformen eine Finanzierung suchen. Ich begrüße, dass Spenden vom Geltungsbereich der Initiative ausgeschlossen werden, da diese Aktivitäten bereits in den EU-Verbraucherschutzgesetzen geregelt sind.
Markets in financial instruments (A8-0362/2018 - Caroline Nagtegaal) DE
Der Kommissionsvorschlag erweitert die Befugnisse der ESMA und begrenzt die Befugnisse der nationalen Marktbehörden. Der ECON-Bericht erweitert die Möglichkeiten noch weiter, indem er Steuerelemente für virtuelle Währungen und Crowdfunding-Plattformen einbezieht. Da diese Phänomene normalerweise eine grenzüberschreitende Dimension haben, ist es sinnvoll, die ESMA zu befähigen, sie zu kontrollieren. Dies hindert jedoch nicht daran, dass im Laufe der Zeit eine Zusammenarbeit zwischen den nationalen Behörden entsteht, um das Problem zu lösen.
Emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles (A8-0287/2018 - Miriam Dalli) DE
Der Bericht fordert eine einseitige Förderung von Elektrofahrzeugen und verfolgt keinen technologieneutralen Ansatz. Des Weiteren sind die Ziele bis 2025 und 2030 zu optimistisch angesetzt, man muss der Technologie und der Industrie eine gewisse Zeit geben. Die Ziele sind hier zu kurzfristig und einseitig angesetzt. Der Kommissionvorschlag ist realitätsnäher.
Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (A8-0317/2018 - Frédérique Ries) DE
EU fertilising products (A8-0270/2017 - Mihai Ţurcanu) DE
Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (A8-0382/2018 - Laura Agea) DE
Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches (A8-0227/2017 - Hugues Bayet, Evelyn Regner) DE
Der Vorschlag geht über die OECD-Richtlinien für den gegenseitigen Austausch von Steuerinformationen zwischen den Steuerbehörden hinaus. Der Vorschlag drückt auch drastisch die Schwelle für die Unternehmen und untergräbt damit die globale Marktposition Europas noch weiter. Die EU sollte sich an die OECD-Empfehlungen halten und nicht darüber hinausgehen.
Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those (A8-0043/2019 - Andrey Novakov, Constanze Krehl) DE
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Jørn Dohrmann (A8-0178/2019 - Evelyn Regner) DE
Representative actions for the protection of the collective interests of consumers (A8-0447/2018 - Geoffroy Didier) DE
Common rules for the internal market for electricity (A8-0044/2018 - Jerzy Buzek) DE
Die neuen Vorschriften sind an die jüngsten technologischen Innovationen auf den Strommärkten angepasst, einschließlich des zunehmenden Anteils von Strom aus erneuerbaren Quellen und Off-grid -Alternativen. Die Kommission möchte auch die regulierten Preise unter den Kosten auslaufen lassen. Das neue Marktdesign soll sicherstellen, dass die Angebotspreise frei von öffentlichen Eingriffen sind, und dies nur mit hinreichend begründeten Ausnahmen. Dies wird zu mehr Wettbewerb auf den Strommärkten durch neue, innovative Akteure führen.
Internal market for electricity (A8-0042/2018 - Jerzy Buzek) DE
Die neuen Vorschriften sind an die jüngsten technologischen Innovationen auf den Strommärkten angepasst, einschließlich des zunehmenden Anteils von Strom aus erneuerbaren Quellen und Off-grid -Alternativen. Die Kommission möchte auch die regulierten Preise unter den Kosten auslaufen lassen. Das neue Marktdesign soll sicherstellen, dass die Angebotspreise frei von öffentlichen Eingriffen sind, und dies nur mit hinreichend begründeten Ausnahmen. Dies wird zu mehr Wettbewerb auf den Strommärkten durch neue, innovative Akteure führen.
European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (A8-0040/2018 - Morten Helveg Petersen) DE
Ich stimme mit dem Vorschlag überein, die Kompetenzen des ACER besser zu definieren und die regionale Zusammenarbeit zwischen regionalen und nationalen Behörden zu verbessern. Es ist wichtig, dass sich die Kompetenzen der ACER auf grenzübergreifende und EU-weite Fragen beschränken, während die regionalen Behörden für alle anderen Fragen zuständig sind. Es ist auch wichtig, dass die Entscheidungen des ACER vollständig begründet sind und eine gerichtliche Überprüfung ermöglichen und dass die Unabhängigkeit des Verwaltungsrats des ACER von den politischen Anweisungen gewährleistet ist.
Risk-preparedness in the electricity sector (A8-0039/2018 - Flavio Zanonato) DE
Mit dem Bericht soll ein Rahmen geschaffen werden, der Regeln für die Ermittlung, Bewertung, Vorbereitung, Verwaltung, Überwachung und den Austausch von Informationen über Probleme der Stromversorgung in den Mitgliedstaaten enthält. Dies wird begrüßt, um Energiekrisen in den EU-Mitgliedstaaten zu vermeiden. Ich begrüße auch die Tatsache, dass die Mitgliedstaaten weiterhin die Möglichkeit haben, eigene Beurteilungen durchzuführen, sodass keine unnötige Übertragung von Befugnissen auf die EU-Ebene stattfindet.
Labelling of tyres with respect to fuel efficiency and other essential parameters (A8-0086/2019 - Michał Boni) DE
Ich stimme diesem Bericht zu. Ein harmonisierter Rechtsrahmen auf Unionsebene statt auf Ebene der Mitgliedstaaten senkt die Kosten für die Hersteller, sorgt für gleiche Wettbewerbsbedingungen und gewährleistet den freien Warenverkehr im Binnenmarkt. Diese Regeln informieren den Verbraucher auch richtig über die Eigenschaften der Reifen wie Kraftstoffeffizienz, aber auch Sicherheit, Lärm und Umweltauswirkungen.
Contracts for the supply of digital content and digital services (A8-0375/2017 - Evelyne Gebhardt, Axel Voss) DE
Contracts for the sale of goods (A8-0043/2018 - Pascal Arimont) DE
Ich habe zugestimmt, da Hindernisse für den digitalen Binnenmarkt als vertragliche Ungleichheiten oder das Fehlen vertraglicher Bestimmungen hervorgehoben werden. Der Bericht ändert diesen Ansatz und konzentriert sich auf den Verbraucherschutz. Der Schwerpunkt konzentriert sich auf die Erleichterung des Handels für KMU und den Schutz der Verbraucher im bestehenden Binnenmarkt.
Fishing in the GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean) Agreement area (A8-0381/2018 - Linnéa Engström) DE
Die Europäische Kommission schlägt vor, eine Reihe von Maßnahmen, die die GFCM auf ihren Jahrestagungen 2015, 2016 und 2017 verabschiedet hat, in EU-Recht umzusetzen. Diese Maßnahmen gelten für europäischen Seehecht und rosa Garnelen im Mittelmeer, in der Meerenge von Messina, Steinbutt im Schwarzen Meer, rote Seebrasse im Alboranischen Meer und rote Koralle im Mittelmeer.
Alignment of reporting obligations in the field of environment policy (A8-0324/2018 - Adina-Ioana Vălean) DE
Das Ziel des Berichts, die Transparenz zu erhöhen, eine Evidenzgrundlage für künftige Bewertungen zu schaffen und den Verwaltungsaufwand für die Mitgliedstaaten und die Kommission zu vereinfachen und zu verringern, ist zu begrüßen, ebenso das Bestreben, das Informationsmanagement insgesamt zu modernisieren.
Low carbon benchmarks and positive carbon impact benchmarks (A8-0483/2018 - Neena Gill) DE
Durch diesen Vorschlag dürften Investitionen in nachhaltige Projekte und Vermögenswerte in der gesamten EU erleichtert werden. Durch gemeinsame Standards für Referenzwerte für CO2-arme Investitionen soll der Versuch unternommen werden, etwas gegen das Risiko der „Grünfärberei“ (Greenwashing) zu unternehmen, das dazu führt, dass alle Referenzwerte für CO2-arme Investitionen in gleicher Weise als umweltrelevant beworben werden, obwohl sie über unterschiedliche Merkmale verfügen.
Fundamental rights of people of African descent (B8-0212/2019) DE
Neben dem Kampf gegen Afrophobie, dem auch mehr finanzielle Mittel auf europäischer und nationaler Ebene zukommen sollen, sowie entsprechenden Wiedergutmachungen ehemaliger Kolonialmächte fordert die Resolution die Kommission und die Mitgliedstaaten auf, unter Berücksichtigung der bestehenden Rechtsvorschriften und Verfahren dafür zu sorgen, dass Migranten, Flüchtlinge und Asylbewerber auf sicherem und legalem Wege in die EU einreisen können.
Discharge 2017: EU general budget - Commission and executive agencies (A8-0110/2019 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2017: Court of Auditors' special reports in the context of the 2017 Commission discharge (A8-0088/2019 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Das Dossier listet mehrere Sonderberichte des Rechnungshofs aus dem Jahr 2017 auf. Zum einen ist der Bericht durchaus kritisch und fordert bei etwaigen Kommissionsprojekten mehr Transparenz, andererseits betont er wiederum, dass es wichtig sei, Finanzierungsinstrumente auch bei Kohäsionsprojekten weiterhin zu nutzen.
Discharge 2017: EU general budget - 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th EDFs (A8-0107/2019 - Marco Valli) DE
Discharge 2017: EU general budget - Court of Auditors (A8-0097/2019 - Arndt Kohn) DE
Discharge 2017: Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) (A8-0113/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Der ACER wird Entlastung für das Jahr 2017 erteilt. Das endgültige Budget der ACER für das Haushaltsjahr 2017 betrug 13 272 160 EUR. Dies entspricht einem Rückgang von 16,38 % im Vergleich zu 2016, was hauptsächlich auf den Rückgang der Einnahmen in Zusammenhang mit der Verordnung über die Integrität und Transparenz des Energiegroßhandelsmarkts (REMIT) zurückzuführen ist.
Discharge 2017: Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) (A8-0114/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Discharge 2017: European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (A8-0119/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Discharge 2017: European Banking Authority (EBA) (A8-0124/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Ich stimme mit den Bedenken hinsichtlich der Zuverlässigkeit der von der Agentur entwickelten und durchgeführten Stresstests überein. Ich stimme auch darin überein, dass die Agentur ausreichend Mittel erhalten sollte, um ihre Aufgaben zur Bekämpfung der Geldwäsche zu erfüllen. Ich habe jedoch Vorbehalte bezüglich des Vertrags, den Sitz der Agentur nach Paris zu verlegen, und hinsichtlich der finanziellen Folgen für den Leasingvertrag in London.
Discharge 2017: European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (A8-0137/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
In dem Bericht wird die Bereitstellung ausreichender Ressourcen für die Agentur gefordert, um die bestehenden Kompetenzen zur Bekämpfung der Geldwäsche in Angriff zu nehmen und einen raschen Austausch mit der Europäischen Bankenaufsichtsbehörde über Geldwäsche und die Bekämpfung des Terrorismus zu gewährleisten. Ich unterstütze diese Investitionen, sofern sie nicht zu einer Nettoerhöhung des EU-Haushalts führen.
Discharge 2017: European Union Agency for Network and Information Security (ENISA) (A8-0129/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Ich stimme mit den im Bericht angesprochenen Bedenken überein: Die ENISA sollte ihre Mitarbeiter an einem Ort zentralisieren, ebenso sollte die Agentur eine umfassende Analyse der wahrscheinlichen Auswirkungen des Beschlusses des Vereinigten Königreichs zum Austritt aus der Europäischen Union auf ihre Organisation, ihre Abläufe und ihre Rechnungsführung durchführen.
Discharge 2017: European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (A8-0141/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
In dem Bericht wird darauf hingewiesen, dass sich die Arbeitslast der Behörde zunehmend von Regulierungsaufgaben hin zur Durchsetzung und Anwendung des Unionsrechts verlagert und die Haushalts- und Personalressourcen der Behörde neu zugeteilt werden sollten. Ich bin skeptisch gegenüber dieser Verlagerung der Arbeitsbelastung und der anschließenden Neuzuweisung von Ressourcen. Vielmehr strebe ich ein Gleichgewicht der Zuständigkeiten zwischen der ESMA und den nationalen Marktbehörden an.
Discharge 2017: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (A8-0138/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Discharge 2017: European GNSS Agency (GSA) (A8-0142/2019 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
GSA nimmt die öffentlichen Interessen in Zusammenhang mit den europäischen globalen Satellitennavigationsprogrammen (GNSS), der europäischen Erweiterung des geostationären Navigationssystems (EGNOS) und Galileo wahr. Da zwar die Halbzeitevaluierung von Galileo noch ausständig ist und weitere Ressourcen angefordert werden, das Projekt jedoch im Sinne gemeinsamer europäischer Forschung zweckdienlich ist, habe ich mich enthalten.
Discharge 2017: Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking (A8-0095/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) DE
Discharge 2017: Fuel Cells and Hydrogen 2 Joint Undertaking (FCH2) (A8-0105/2019 - Martina Dlabajová) DE
Mechanism to resolve legal and administrative obstacles in a cross-border context (A8-0414/2018 - Matthijs van Miltenburg) DE
Grenzübergreifende Regionen machen etwa 40 % der EU aus, knapp ein Drittel der europäischen Bevölkerung lebt in diesen Regionen. Dennoch sind diese Regionen insgesamt wirtschaftlich weniger leistungsfähig, weisen eine höhere Arbeitslosenquote auf und verfügen über eine relativ unterentwickelte Infrastruktur. Mit dem vorgeschlagenen europäischen grenzübergreifenden Mechanismus sollen grenzüberschreitende Hindernisse rechtlicher oder administrativer Art überwunden werden. Die Anwendung bleibt freiwillig und ist projektgebunden.
Health technology assessment (A8-0289/2018 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) DE
Der Vorschlag trägt zur weiteren Zusammenarbeit in neuen Bereichen, wie beispielsweise der Präzisionsmedizin, der Vermeidung von Investitionen in veraltete Technologien und der Ausarbeitung von Leitlinien für die klinische Praxis bei. Auch in einem Zukunftsszenario, in dem personalisierte Medikamente eine immer größere Rolle spielen werden, sind neue Systeme zur Bewertung und Bestimmung des Preises von Medikamenten unerlässlich.
Framework for screening of foreign direct investments into the European Union (A8-0198/2018 - Franck Proust) DE
Der Bericht behandelt ausländische Beteiligungen und anderweitige Investitionen in Richtung der Europäischen Union. Dies ist notwendig, da das Schutzniveau, insbesondere im Bereich strategischer Sektoren und Technologieführer, sowie Branchen der öffentlichen Daseinsvorsorge von Mitgliedstaat zu Mitgliedstaat stark variiert und insbesondere Übernahmen durch chinesische Unternehmen in den vergangenen Jahren stark zugenommen haben.
European Fisheries Control Agency (A8-0037/2019 - Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg) DE
Bei der Prüfung des Vorschlags für eine Verordnung zur Kodifizierung der Verordnung zur Errichtung einer Europäischen Fischereiaufsichtsagentur und zur Änderung der Verordnung zur Einführung einer Kontrollregelung für die Gemeinsame Fischereipolitik hat die beratende Gruppe übereinstimmend festgestellt, dass sich der Vorschlag auf eine reine Kodifizierung der bestehenden Rechtstexte ohne inhaltliche Änderungen beschränkt.
Computerising the movement and surveillance of excise goods (A8-0010/2019 - Kay Swinburne) DE
Das Ziel des Vorschlags besteht in der Erweiterung des Systems zur Beförderung und zur Kontrolle der verbrauchsteuerpflichtigen Waren innerhalb der EU, die in den steuerrechtlich freien Verkehr überführt wurden, und zwar im Hinblick auf eine Vereinfachung des Verfahrens. Die Finanzierung des zentralen Projekts erfolgt aus Haushaltsmitteln des Fiscalis-Programms im Rahmen der Mittelzuweisungen, die bereits in der offiziellen Finanzplanung vorgesehen waren. Weitere Mittel aus dem EU-Haushalt sind nicht erforderlich.
Law applicable to the third-party effects of assignments of claims (A8-0261/2018 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
Harmonisierte Kollisionsnormen für die Drittwirkung von Forderungsübertragungen sind auf Unionsebene noch nicht geregelt. Auf Ebene der Mitgliedstaaten gibt es zwar entsprechende Kollisionsnormen, doch sind sie nicht einheitlich, da sie von unterschiedlichen Anknüpfungspunkten ausgehen, um das anzuwendende Recht zu bestimmen, und häufig unklar, insbesondere was Staaten betrifft, in denen solche Normen nicht durch gesonderte Rechtsvorschriften geregelt werden.
Exchange, assistance and training programme for the protection of the euro against counterfeiting for the period 2021-2027 (Pericles IV programme) (A8-0069/2019 - Dennis de Jong) DE
Der Berichterstatter verlangt zusammen mit der Kommission notwendige Änderungen, um die tatsächliche Leistung des Programms Pericles messbar zu gestalten. Da der Euro als unsere gemeinsame Währung weiterhin vor internationalen Fälschungen geschützt werden muss, ist die Fortführung des Programms unerlässlich.
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (A8-0053/2019 - David Martin) DE
Ich stimme dem Abschluss des Abkommens als wichtigem ökonomischem Impulsgeber und Chance für unsere Wirtschaft zu. Dies ist das erste bilaterale Handelsabkommen, das zwischen der EU und einem Mitgliedstaat des ASEAN abgeschlossen wird und bei dem es sich um einen wichtigen Schritt zur Verwirklichung des letztlichen Ziels, nämlich eines interregionalen Freihandelsabkommens, handelt.
EU-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (resolution) (A8-0048/2019 - David Martin) DE
Der Bericht begrüßt, dass Singapur am 21. Juni 2017 das multilaterale Übereinkommen zwischen den zuständigen Behörden zur Umsetzung des globalen Standards für den automatischen Informationsaustausch zu Steuerzwecken unterzeichnet und der OECD am 30. Juni 2017 seine Absicht mitgeteilt hat, den automatischen Austausch im Rahmen dieses Abkommens mit allen EU-Mitgliedstaaten einzuleiten, mit denen das Land kein bilaterales Abkommen zu diesem Zweck abgeschlossen hat. Der Bericht stellt fest, dass Singapur weder auf der schwarzen Liste noch auf der Beobachtungsliste im Rahmen der Liste nicht kooperativer Länder und Gebiete für Steuerzwecke der EU-Gruppe „Verhaltenskodex“ steht, dass allerdings einige nichtstaatliche Organisationen bemängeln, dass das Land Unternehmen mit Steueranreizen entgegenkommt.
EU-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement (A8-0054/2019 - David Martin) DE
EU-Singapore Investment Protection Agreement (resolution) (A8-0049/2019 - David Martin) DE
EU-Singapore Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (resolution) (A8-0023/2019 - Antonio López-Istúriz White) DE
Treaty establishing the Transport Community (A8-0022/2019 - Karima Delli) DE
Das Hauptziel der Verkehrsgemeinschaft ist die Ausdehnung des transeuropäischen Verkehrsnetzes (TEN-V) und der damit zusammenhängenden Maßnahmen auf die Länder des westlichen Balkans. Der Vertrag zielt darauf ab, im Bereich des Straßen- und Schienenverkehrs, der Binnenschifffahrt und des Seeverkehrs eine Verkehrsgemeinschaft zu schaffen.
2018 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A8-0467/2018 - Cristian Dan Preda) DE
Die Verfassung Bosnien und Herzegowinas ist auf drei Entitäten aufgebaut, nämlich Serben, Kroaten und Bosniaken, die allesamt die gleichen Rechte haben. Damit soll (laut Dayton) gewährleistet werden, dass keine der drei Volksgruppen benachteiligt wird. Auf Druck des Beitritts zur EU soll eine Verfassungsänderung vorgenommen werden, die alle Ministerien in Sarajevo konzentriert. Das würde die Bosniaken bevorteilen und ist deshalb umstritten.
Common provisions on the European Regional Development Fund, the European Social Fund Plus, the Cohesion Fund, and the European Maritime and Fisheries Fund and financial rules for those (A8-0043/2019 - Andrey Novakov, Constanze Krehl) DE
Justice programme (A8-0068/2019 - Josef Weidenholzer, Heidi Hautala) DE
Der Kommissionsvorschlag beinhaltet Passagen, die darauf schließen lassen, dass der Titel des Programms, ebenso wie die Rechtsgrundlage des Art. 82 AEUV, nur der Optik wegen gewählt wurden, denn die bisherigen Erfolge im Bereich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung gerichtlicher Urteile und Entscheidungen und der Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten beruhen nicht auf der Finanzierung von Zivilgesellschaften, sondern basieren auf der Arbeit der Kommission und der dort zuständigen DGs.
The state of the debate on the Future of Europe (A8-0427/2018 - Ramón Jáuregui Atondo) DE
Um das Ziel der Vereinigten Staaten von Europa zu erreichen, sollen die bestehenden Verträge so weit wie möglich gebogen werden und im Sinne einer integrationsfreundlichen Politik interpretiert werden, damit weiterhin möglichst viele Kompetenzen von den Mitgliedstaaten zur EU verlagert werden können.
Cooperation between the courts of the Member States in the taking of evidence in civil or commercial matters (A8-0477/2018 - Emil Radev) DE
Eine reibungslose Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Gerichten ist auch für das ordnungsgemäße Funktionieren des Binnenmarkts notwendig. Im Jahr 2018 wiesen rund 3,4 Millionen Verfahren vor den Zivil- und Handelsgerichten in der EU einen grenzüberschreitenden Bezug auf. In vielen dieser Verfahren wurden Beweismittel aus einem anderen Mitgliedstaat benötigt. Die Verordnung über die Beweisaufnahme stellt Instrumente bereit, die den Zugang zu Beweismitteln erleichtern. Mit der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1206/2001 des Rates werden ein EU-weites System für die direkte, rasche Übermittlung und Erledigung von Ersuchen um Beweisaufnahme zwischen den Gerichten eingerichtet und genaue Vorschriften für Form und Inhalt dieser Ersuchen festgelegt. Insbesondere stellt dies eine Verbesserung gegenüber dem Haager Übereinkommen dar, da ein modernes, effizientes System des unmittelbaren Geschäftsverkehrs zwischen Gerichten (Übermittlung des Ersuchens und des Ergebnisses der Beweisaufnahme) eingeführt wird.
Service in the Member States of judicial and extrajudicial documents in civil or commercial matters (A8-0001/2019 - Sergio Gaetano Cofferati) DE
Der Vorschlag der Europäischen Kommission zielt darauf ab, bestimmte Elemente der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1393/2007 zu präzisieren, die Effizienz und Geschwindigkeit von Gerichtsverfahren mit grenzüberschreitenden Auswirkungen in Handels- und Zivilsachen zu verbessern, insbesondere durch den elektronischen Austausch von Dokumenten, und eine ordnungsgemäße Rechtspflege in diesen Fällen zu gewährleisten, auch durch die Stärkung bestimmter Garantien für den Beklagten.
Common rules ensuring basic road freight connectivity with regard to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the Union (A8-0063/2019 - Isabella De Monte) DE
Common rules ensuring basic air connectivity with regard to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland from the Union (A8-0062/2019 - Pavel Telička) DE
Die gemeinsamen Vorschriften gewährleisten eine grundlegende Konnektivität und sichern einen reibungslosen Ablauf im Flugverkehr. Des Weiteren regelt die Vorschrift auch, dass Großbritannien die Standards an Passagierrechten, Arbeiterrechten, Sicherheit und Umweltbedingungen, die schlechter als die der Union sind, anpassen muss.
Aviation safety with regard to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Nothern Ireland from the Union (A8-0061/2019 - Kosma Złotowski) DE
Mit den vorgeschlagenen Bestimmungen werden die Anforderungen an die Sicherheit und Umweltleistung der Luftfahrt in der Union nicht abgesenkt. Nach dem Vorschlag können Hersteller der EU-27 weiterhin ihre Erzeugnisse herstellen und Betreiber diese Erzeugnisse im Einklang mit dem geltenden Unionsrecht betreiben.
GATS: necessary compensatory adjustments resulting from the accession of Czechia, Estonia, Cyprus, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Malta, Austria, Poland, Slovenia, Slovakia, Finland and Sweden to the EU (A8-0067/2019 - José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra) DE
Die Liste der Verpflichtungen der EU und ihrer Mitgliedstaaten im Rahmen des Allgemeinen Übereinkommens über den Handel mit Dienstleistungen (GATS) stammt aus dem Jahr 1994 und bezieht sich nur auf die zwölf Mitgliedstaaten, die seinerzeit der EU angehörten. Die dreizehn Mitgliedstaaten, die der EU beispielsweise in den Jahren 1995 und 2004 beigetreten sind, haben ihre eigenen einzelstaatlichen GATS-Listen beibehalten, die vor ihrem Beitritt zur EU angenommen worden waren. Im Einklang mit den Bedingungen in Artikel XXI GATS legten die Europäischen Gemeinschaften und ihre Mitgliedstaaten nach Artikel V GATS eine Mitteilung vor, in der sie ihre Absicht bekundeten, die spezifischen Verpflichtungen zu ändern, damit sie die 13 Mitgliedstaaten abdecken können, die der Europäischen Union 1995 und 2004 beigetreten sind.
Streamlining measures for advancing the realisation of the trans-European transport network (A8-0015/2019 - Dominique Riquet) DE
Die Europäische Union benötigt ein modernes und wirksames Infrastrukturnetz, das die Bürger und Unternehmen verbindet und den Binnenmarkt unterstützt. Dazu haben die EU-Organe das transeuropäische Verkehrsnetz (TEN-V) geschaffen, das aus einem Gesamtnetz und – wichtiger noch – aus einem Kernnetz, dem Rückgrat der Verkehrsinfrastruktur der Europäischen Union, besteht. Im Zusammenhang mit diesem Netz werden Vorhaben von gemeinsamem Interesse durchgeführt, die Gegenstand dieser Verordnung sind und einen erheblichen europäischen Mehrwert bieten. Die Mitgliedstaaten haben hier weniger Entscheidungsspielraum.
Use of cannabis for medicinal purposes (B8-0071/2019) DE
Die Forderung nach einer klaren rechtlichen Begriffsbestimmung, einer vertiefenden Forschung im Bereich medizinischer Anwendungsgebiete von Arzneimitteln auf Cannabis-Basis und eines Monitorings der Umsetzungsstrategie ist zu begrüßen. Arzneimittel auf Cannabis-Basis stellen eine wirksame Therapie für chronische neuropathische Schmerzen dar.
EU-Morocco Sustainable Fisheries Partnership Agreement (A8-0027/2019 - Alain Cadec) DE
Protocol to the EU-Mexico Economic Partnership, Political Coordination and Cooperation Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0066/2019 - Inmaculada Rodríguez-Piñero Fernández) DE
EU Anti-Fraud Programme (A8-0064/2019 - José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra) DE
In dem Bericht werden einige angemessene Verbesserungen des Kommissionsvorschlags in Bezug auf die Überarbeitung des Betrugsbekämpfungsprogramms der EU vorgeschlagen, beispielsweise strengere Förderkriterien für Finanzhilfen und Obergrenzen, eine unabhängige Bewertung und eine klare Auflistung der Mitgliedstaaten, die Mittel aus dem Programm erhalten.
Union Civil Protection Mechanism (A8-0180/2018 - Elisabetta Gardini) DE
Der Anspruch, Europa gegen Katastrophen zu wappnen und die grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit zu vertiefen und besser zu koordinieren, ist zu begrüßen. Die Änderung der Bewertungskriterien für den Solidaritätsfonds, indem als Indikator für die Genehmigung bei der Behebung von Umweltschäden zukünftig das regionale Pro-Kopf-BIP anstelle des globalen BIPs herangezogen wird, ist nicht unumstritten, da es zur Benachteiligung mancher Mitgliedstaaten führen kann.
Minimum requirements for water reuse (A8-0044/2019 - Simona Bonafè) DE
Das Gesamtpotenzial für die Wiederverwendung von Wasser liegt bis 2025 bei etwa 6,6 Milliarden m3, verglichen mit derzeit 1,1 Milliarden m3 pro Jahr. Dies würde Investitionen von knapp 700 Millionen Euro erfordern und es ermöglichen, über 50 % der Gesamtwassermenge aus EU-Kläranlagen, die theoretisch für die Bewässerung zur Verfügung stehen, wiederzuverwenden.
VAT: Definitive system for the taxation of trade between Member States (A8-0028/2019 - Fulvio Martusciello) DE
Ich begrüße den Vorschlag der Kommission, ein endgültiges System zur Einführung gemeinsamer Mehrwertsteuerregelungen für den innergemeinschaftlichen Handel einzuführen. Dadurch werden die Befolgungskosten für Unternehmen gesenkt und die Transparenz von Transaktionen bei den Steuerbehörden erhöht. Kritisch sind einige vom ECON-Ausschuss vorgenommene Ergänzungen, beispielsweise in Bezug auf CTP, dem Auslaufen des RCM und einer stärkeren Kontrolle der Kommission über EuroFisc.
Roma integration strategies (B8-0098/2019) DE
Den Mitgliedstaaten ist es aufgrund verschiedenster Verpflichtungen untersagt, Roma zu diskriminieren. Viele der den Mitgliedstaaten angekreideten Verfehlungen (wie beispielsweise frühzeitige Schulabbrüche, fehlende medizinische Versorgung, Arbeitslosigkeit, Wohnverhältnisse etc.) sind oft Folge des persönlich gewählten Lebensstils der Betroffenen. Die Notwendigkeit eines weiteren EU-Rechtsrahmens und die Aufforderung zur Schaffung von 28 nationalen Programmen erschließt sich daraus nicht.
Implementation of the Treaty provisions related to EU Citizenship (A8-0041/2019 - Maite Pagazaurtundúa Ruiz) DE
Das Konzept der Unionsbürgerschaft folgt der Logik, dass die Nationalstaaten überwunden werden müssen, es endlich die Vereinigten Staaten von Europa geben soll und dann jeder EU-Bürger seine Rechte innerhalb der EU aus diesem Titel ableiten kann. Es werden zahlreiche Forderungen aufgestellt, wie man zunächst in diese Richtung voranschreiten sollte.
Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning enhanced cooperation (A8-0038/2019 - Alain Lamassoure) DE
Die Vorschläge, das Verfahren der Verstärkten Zusammenarbeit zu vereinheitlichen und zu vereinfachen sowie dem EP und den nationalen Parlamenten mehr Mitsprache einzuräumen, sind durchaus positiv anzusehen. Außerdem ist das Verfahren auch ein probates Mittel für Staaten, sich an bestimmten Vorhaben, wie z. B. der Finanztransaktionssteuer, zu beteiligen.
Implementation of the Treaty provisions on Parliament’s power of political control over the Commission (A8-0033/2019 - Mercedes Bresso) DE
Der Bericht enthält viele gute Vorschläge, wie die starke Position der Kommission durch mehr Aufsicht und Kontrolle einigermaßen im Griff behalten werden kann. Sinnvoll sind insbesondere die Senkung der Hürde für den Misstrauensantrag, die individuelle Verantwortung der Kommissionsmitglieder und die klare Abgrenzung zwischen Durchführungsrechtsakten und delegierten Rechtsakten.
Implementation of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union in the EU institutional framework (A8-0051/2019 - Barbara Spinelli) DE
Regulations and general conditions governing the performance of the Ombudsman’s duties (Statute of the European Ombudsman) (A8-0050/2019 - Paulo Rangel) DE
A comprehensive European industrial policy on artificial intelligence and robotics (A8-0019/2019 - Ashley Fox) DE
Sustainable use of pesticides (A8-0045/2019 - Jytte Guteland) DE
Implementation of the cross-border Healthcare Directive (A8-0046/2019 - Ivo Belet) DE
Die Verordnung schafft Vorteile für Patienten – vor allem für solche mit seltenen und schweren Erkrankungen –, präzisiert die Regeln für die grenzüberschreitende Gesundheitsversorgung und ermöglicht so den Zugang zu einer sicheren und qualitativ hochwertigen, grenzüberschreitenden Gesundheitsversorgung in der Union. Jedoch muss die Forderung nach einer Erhöhung der Budgets der Gesundheitsprogramme kritisch hinterfragt werden.
Amendments to Parliament's Rules of Procedure (A8-0462/2018 - Richard Corbett) DE
Der Bericht zielt darauf ab, die Geschäftsordnung des Parlaments so zu ändern, dass sie den größeren Fraktionen auf Kosten der kleineren Fraktionen zugutekommt. Es würde auch anderen Gruppen die Befugnis geben, zu entscheiden, ob andere Gruppen über genügend politische Homogenität verfügen, um gegründet zu werden. Dies würde die Entstehung technischer Fraktionen verhindern.
Union Customs Code: inclusion of the municipality of Campione d'Italia and the Italian waters of Lake Lugano in the customs territory of the Union (A8-0368/2018 - Jasenko Selimovic) DE
Die Konsultation der Mitgliedstaaten und der Wirtschaft in Bezug auf den Zollkodex der EU (UCC) hat zur Ermittlung von Fehlern und technischen Anomalien geführt, die korrigiert werden müssen, um Rechtssicherheit und Kohärenz zu gewährleisten. Die Europäische Kommission hat daher diesen Vorschlag zur Änderung des UCC vorbereitet, um diese technischen Fehler und Auslassungen zu korrigieren. Mit dem Vorschlag soll auch ein Antrag Italiens gestellt werden, der die Gemeinde Campione d'Italia und die italienischen Gewässer des Luganer Sees in das Zollgebiet der EU einbezieht.
Rules on direct payments and support for rural development in respect of the years 2019 and 2020 (A8-0018/2019 - Czesław Adam Siekierski) DE
Mit diesem Vorschlag sollen zwei Rechtsakte der Gemeinsamen Agrarpolitik (GAP) angepasst werden, um für Sicherheit und Kontinuität bei der Gewährung von Unterstützung für europäische Landwirte in den Jahren 2019 und 2020 zu sorgen. Im Bereich der Entwicklung des ländlichen Raums sind einige Änderungen der Verordnung erforderlich, um die Kontinuität der Politik in den letzten Jahren des Programmplanungszeitraums und einen reibungslosen Übergang zum nächsten Programmplanungszeitraum zu gewährleisten. Diese Änderungen betreffen einen neuen Zeitplan für das schrittweise Auslaufen der Zahlungen für Gebiete, die aus naturbedingten Gründen benachteiligt sind und bei denen es sich nicht um Berggebiete handelt, und die Nutzung der technischen Hilfe im Rahmen des ELER auf Initiative der Kommission für Maßnahmen, durch die die Durchführung der künftigen GAP vorbereitet wird.
Accession of the Dominican Republic to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0451/2018 - Mary Honeyball) DE
Accession of Ecuador and Ukraine to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0452/2018 - Mary Honeyball) DE
Accession of Honduras to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0457/2018 - Mary Honeyball) DE
Accession of Belarus and Uzbekistan to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0458/2018 - Mary Honeyball) DE
Association of the Overseas Countries and Territories with the European Union including relations between the EU, Greenland and Denmark (A8-0480/2018 - Maurice Ponga) DE
Angesichts des Austritts des Vereinigten Königreichs aus der Europäischen Union und des Mehrjährigen Finanzrahmens 2021–2027 schlug die Kommission einen neuen Übersee-Assoziationsbeschluss (OAD) für die 27 verbleibenden Mitgliedstaaten vor. Der Beschluss umfasst 13 ÜLG, die mit drei Mitgliedstaaten verbunden sind: Dänemark, Frankreich und den Niederlanden. Der Vorschlag für einen neuen OAD „budgetiert“ die Mittel für die ÜLG, indem ein Budget von 500 Mio. EUR aus der neuen Haushaltslinie „Nachbarschaft und Welt“ bereitgestellt wird. Ich kann nicht erkennen, welchen Mehrwert die Zuweisung einer solchen Geldmenge hat.
Annual report 2017 on the protection of the European Union’s financial interests- fight against fraud (A8-0003/2019 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
Der Bericht zeigt die Begebenheiten rund um das Thema Mehrwertsteuer und Betrugsbekämpfung auf. Der Bericht ist kritisch gegenüber denjenigen Mitgliedstaaten, die keine Antikorruptionsgesetze haben. Der Bericht ist auch sehr kritisch gegenüber der Kommission hinsichtlich der Berechnung der Wiedereinziehungen und hinsichtlich des Antikorruptionsberichts, der letztes Jahr nicht veröffentlicht wurde. Der Bericht ist jedoch positiv zu dem Vorschlag der Kommission zur weiteren Harmonisierung der Mehrwertsteuer und der Umsetzung der Europäischen Staatsanwaltschaft (EPPO). Wir haben uns zu diesen Berichten in der Vergangenheit enthalten.
Implementation and functioning of the .eu top level domain name (A8-0394/2018 - Fredrick Federley) DE
Eine besondere Internetdomäne der EU ist für die Identität der EU im Internet sehr wichtig. Den Organen, Einrichtungen und sonstigen Stellen, aber auch den Unternehmen und Bürgern eröffnet der Vorschlag die Möglichkeit, eine TLD „.eu“ zu erwerben. Damit bringen sie zum Ausdruck, dass sie leicht als Teil der Regel- und Wertegemeinschaft der EU erkannt werden wollen. Diese allgemeinen Grundsätze sind zu unterstützen, aber es sollte auch hervorgehoben werden, dass es die Werte der Union – zu denen Mehrsprachigkeit, Achtung der Privatsphäre und der Sicherheit der Nutzer, der Verbraucherschutz und die Menschenrechte zählen – zu fördern gilt. Insbesondere mit Blick auf die Wahrung der Rechtsstaatlichkeit sollten zusätzliche Schutzmaßnahmen getroffen werden.
Harmonisation of gross national income at market prices (GNI Regulation) (A8-0009/2018 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Das Bruttonationaleinkommen zu Marktpreisen („BNE“) bildet die Grundlage für die Berechnung des größten Eigenmittelanteils im Haushalt der Union. Da die Mitgliedstaaten unterschiedliche Daten und unterschiedliche Methoden zur Berechnung des BNE verwenden, ist die Richtigkeit der Daten umstritten. Die Verordnung würde die Regeln zur Berechnung des BNE harmonisieren, sodass keine Diskussion über die angewandten Methoden mehr möglich ist. Wir sind jedoch nicht einverstanden mit dem hohen Ermessensspielraum, der der Kommission hier beim Erlass delegierter Rechtsakte eingeräumt wird.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified oilseed rapes Ms8, Rf3 and Ms8 × Rf3 (B8-0073/2019) DE
Dem Entschließungsantrag ist zuzustimmen, da er einerseits festhält, dass der Entwurf des Durchführungsbeschlusses der Kommission über die vorgesehenen Durchführungsbefugnisse hinausgeht, und andererseits die Voraussetzungen zur Wahrung des hohen Schutzniveaus für das Leben und die Gesundheit des Menschen, die Gesundheit und das Wohlergehen der Tiere, die Belange der Umwelt und die Interessen der Verbraucher gewährleistet sind.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified maize 5307 (SYN-Ø53Ø7-1) (B8-0074/2019) DE
Dem Entschließungsantrag ist zuzustimmen, da er einerseits festhält, dass der Entwurf des Durchführungsbeschlusses der Kommission über die vorgesehenen Durchführungsbefugnisse hinausgeht und andererseits die Voraussetzungen zur Wahrung des hohen Schutzniveaus für das Leben und die Gesundheit des Menschen, die Gesundheit und das Wohlergehen der Tiere, die Belange der Umwelt und die Interessen der Verbraucher gewährleistet sind.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified maize MON 87403 (MON-874Ø3-1) (B8-0075/2019) DE
Dem Entschließungsantrag ist zuzustimmen, da er einerseits festhält, dass der Entwurf des Durchführungsbeschlusses der Kommission über die vorgesehenen Durchführungsbefugnisse hinausgeht und andererseits die Voraussetzungen zur Wahrung des hohen Schutzniveaus für das Leben und die Gesundheit des Menschen, die Gesundheit und das Wohlergehen der Tiere, die Belange der Umwelt und die Interessen der Verbraucher gewährleistet sind.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified cotton GHB614 × LLCotton25 × MON 15985 (B8-0076/2019) DE
Dem Entschließungsantrag ist zuzustimmen, da er einerseits festhält, dass der Entwurf des Durchführungsbeschlusses der Kommission über die vorgesehenen Durchführungsbefugnisse hinausgeht und andererseits die Voraussetzungen zur Wahrung des hohen Schutzniveaus für das Leben und die Gesundheit des Menschen, die Gesundheit und das Wohlergehen der Tiere, die Belange der Umwelt und die Interessen der Verbraucher gewährleistet sind.
Situation in Venezuela (B8-0082/2019, B8-0083/2019, B8-0084/2019, B8-0085/2019, B8-0086/2019, B8-0087/2019) DE
Angesichts des Niedergangs der venezolanischen Wirtschaft erkennt das Europäische Parlament Juan Guaidó als legitimen Interimspräsidenten Venezuelas in Einklang mit der venezolanischen Verfassung an und fordert den Rat und die Kommission auf, eine starke, einheitliche Haltung einzunehmen und Juan Guaidó als einzigen legitimen Interimspräsidenten des Landes anzuerkennen bis zu neuen freien, transparenten und glaubwürdigen Präsidentschaftswahlen.
Annual report on competition policy (A8-0474/2018 - Michel Reimon) DE
Der Bericht betont die Auswirkungen von Geldwäsche und Steuerhinterziehung auf den Wettbewerb.Obwohl dies stimmt, werden in dem Bericht die Auswirkungen hoher Steuern und undurchsichtiger Steuerregeln auf den Wettbewerb nicht berücksichtigt. Wir können einem solchen voreingenommenen und unausgewogenen Standpunkt nicht zustimmen. Der Bericht begrüßt auch die Annahme von Berichten, die wir abgelehnt oder uns enthalten haben, z. B. das ECN+ (Europäisches Wettbewerbsnetz) und die GKKB (gemeinsame konsolidierte Körperschaftsteuerbemessungsgrundlage).
Closure of the accounts for the European Asylum Support Office (EASO) for the financial year 2016 (B8-0052/2019) DE
Das Europäische Parlament will den Rechnungsabschluss der fehleranfälligen EU-Asylbehörde für das Haushaltsjahr 2016 billigen, obwohl diese vom Europäischen Rechnungshof wegen Ungereimtheiten in der Kritik steht. Die Billigung des Jahresabschlusses trotz der anhaltenden Zustände hat eine unerfreuliche Signalwirkung.
Motion for a resolution pursuant to Rule 108(6) seeking an opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed EU-Morocco Agreement on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement (B8-0051/2019) DE
Der Europäische Gerichtshof hatte in einer früheren Entscheidung festgestellt, dass das Volk der Westsahara in den Beziehungen zwischen der EU und Marokko als Dritter anzusehen ist und dass bilaterale Abkommen nur dann auf das Drittgebiet der Westsahara Anwendung finden können, wenn das Volk der Westsahara zuvor seine Zustimmung erklärt hat. Der Gerichtshof hat gleichwohl nicht genau definiert, wie diese Zustimmung zum Ausdruck gebracht werden soll – hier soll durch den vorliegenden Antrag Klarheit geschaffen werden.
EU-Morocco Agreement on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement (Resolution) (A8-0478/2018 - Marietje Schaake) DE
EU-Morocco Agreement on the amendment of Protocols 1 and 4 to the Euro-Mediterranean Agreement (A8-0471/2018 - Marietje Schaake) DE
EU-China Agreement in connection with the WTO dispute settlement proceedings DS492 - Measures affecting tariff concessions on certain poultry meat products (A8-0472/2018 - Iuliu Winkler) DE
Bei diesem Vorschlag geht es um ein Abkommen in Form eines Briefwechsels mit der Volksrepublik China, mit dem der Panelbericht der Welthandelsorganisation (WTO) vom 19. April 2017 umgesetzt werden soll. Dieser Bericht steht im Zusammenhang mit dem WTO-Streitbeilegungsverfahren DS492 „Maßnahmen mit Auswirkung auf Zollzugeständnisse für bestimmte Geflügelfleischprodukte“, das China gegen die EU angestrengt hat.
European Globalisation Adjustment Fund (EGF) (A8-0445/2018 - Maria Arena) DE
Der Europäische Fonds für die Anpassung an die Globalisierung bietet Unterstützung für Menschen, die infolge bedeutender struktureller Veränderungen des Welthandelsgefüges infolge der Globalisierung ihren Arbeitsplatz verlieren, z. B. wenn ein großes Unternehmen ausfällt oder die Produktion außerhalb der EU bzw. infolge der globalen Wirtschafts- und Finanzkrise verlagert wird.
European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) (A8-0461/2018 - Verónica Lope Fontagné) DE
Specific provisions for the European territorial cooperation goal (Interreg) (A8-0470/2018 - Pascal Arimont) DE
Die Europäische territoriale Zusammenarbeit (ETZ) leistet einen bedeutsamen und sichtbaren Beitrag dazu, dass sich Europäer länderübergreifend kennenlernen und Herausforderungen gemeinsam gelöst werden. In den vergangenen Jahrzehnten hat ETZ dadurch einen unbestreitbaren Beitrag zum Zusammenwachsen Europas geleistet und durch den Abbau von bürokratischen Hemmnissen das tägliche Zusammenleben über die Grenzen hinweg intensiviert und vereinfacht.
Apportionment of tariff rate quotas included in the WTO schedule of the Union following the UK's withdrawal from the EU (A8-0361/2018 - Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl) DE
Die Zollkontingente sind ein äußerst wichtiges Instrument, um den externen Wettbewerb, dem die Lebensmittelbranche der Europäischen Union ausgesetzt ist, zu steuern und zu kontrollieren. Indem Importe auf eine vorab festgelegte Quote beschränkt werden und diese Beschränkung gleichzeitig mit einem unattraktiven Tarif für über die Kontingente hinausgehende Mengen kombiniert wird, werden sensible oder anfällige heimische Wirtschaftszweige vor unlauterem Wettbewerb geschützt. Dieses Instrument wird allgemein sowohl innerhalb des multilateralen Rahmens der WTO als auch innerhalb des bilateralen Rahmens von Freihandelsabkommen genutzt.
Union’s authorisation procedure for pesticides (A8-0475/2018 - Norbert Lins, Bart Staes) DE
Neun Jahre nach der Annahme der Pflanzenschutzmittelverordnung (Verordnung (EG) Nr. 1107/2009) und infolge der Kontroversen über die Erneuerung der Zulassung von Glyphosat – einem in Pflanzenschutzmitteln eingesetzten Wirkstoff – nahm das Europäische Parlament am 6. Februar 2018 einen Beschluss über die Einsetzung, die Zuständigkeiten, die zahlenmäßige Zusammensetzung und die Mandatszeit des Sonderausschusses für das Genehmigungsverfahren der EU für Pestizide (PEST-Ausschuss) an. Dieser Bericht befasst sich mit dem Genehmigungsverfahren zu diesen Pestiziden.
Establishing a dedicated financial programme for decommissioning of nuclear facilities and management of radioactive waste (A8-0441/2018 - Peter Kouroumbashev) DE
Das Kosloduj- und das Bohunice-Programm wurden im Rahmen der Verhandlungen über den EU-Beitritt Bulgariens und der Slowakei begründet. Der aktuelle Vorschlag folgt der Zusage der Union, beide Mitgliedstaaten bei der Stilllegung der Blöcke 1 bis 4 des Kernkraftwerks Kosloduj bzw. des Kernkraftwerks Bohunice V1 finanziell zu unterstützen. Darüber hinaus ist ein „Stilllegungs- und Abfallentsorgungsprogramm“ (D&WM-Programm) für kerntechnische Forschungsstandorte der Gemeinsamen Forschungsstelle (JRC) der Kommission in Belgien, den Niederlanden, Deutschland und Italien vorgesehen. Mit dem Vorschlag für eine Verordnung des Rates sollen die Herausforderungen im Zusammenhang mit der Stilllegung kerntechnischer Anlagen und der Entsorgung der dabei anfallenden Abfälle im Rahmen eines gemeinsamen Instruments angegangen werden, um die Synergien und den Wissensaustausch zu optimieren. Dies entspricht der Absicht der Kommission, innerhalb der EU einen Maßstab für einen sicheren Umgang mit technischen Fragen bei der Stilllegung kerntechnischer Anlagen zu setzen, sowie ihrem Vorschlag, ein europäisches Kompetenzzentrum zur Förderung bewährter Verfahren einzurichten.
Implementation report on the trade pillar of the Association Agreement with Central America (A8-0459/2018 - Reimer Böge) DE
Am 19. Februar 2018 wurde der Berichterstatter beauftragt, einen Bericht über die Umsetzung des handelspolitischen Teils des Assoziierungsabkommens mit Zentralamerika zu erstellen. Den vorgenannten vergleichenden Informationsquellen lässt sich entnehmen, dass mit dem Abkommen der Prozess der regionalen Integration zwischen den Staaten Zentralamerikas gestärkt werden soll, indem die intraregionalen Institutionen sowie die Zusammenarbeit und der Dialog innerhalb der Region unterstützt werden.
Establishing the InvestEU Programme (A8-0482/2018 - José Manuel Fernandes, Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Mit dem Unionshaushaltsplan soll die Lebensqualität in der EU für alle Menschen in allen Regionen mithilfe der europäischen Struktur- und Investitionsfonds (ESI-Fonds) gesteigert werden. Das Programm „InvestEU“ andererseits ist dazu gedacht, eine EU-Haushaltsgarantie zur Förderung von Investitionen und zum besseren Zugang zu Finanzen in der EU bereitzustellen.
EU Emergency Travel Document (A8-0433/2018 - Kinga Gál) DE
In seiner Entschließung zu dem Bericht über die Unionsbürgerschaft 2017 wies das Europäische Parlament darauf hin, dass fast sieben Millionen Unionsbürger an Orte außerhalb der EU, an denen ihr Land keine Botschaft oder konsularische Vertretung hat, reisen bzw. dort leben, und dass die Anzahl der nicht vertretenen Unionsbürger bis 2020 voraussichtlich auf mindestens 10 Millionen steigen wird. Unionsbürger, die ihren Wohnsitz im Hoheitsgebiet eines Drittlands haben, in dem ihr eigener Mitgliedstaat keine Vertretung unterhält, genießen seitens der diplomatischen und konsularischen Behörden jedes anderen dort vertretenen Mitgliedstaats den gleichen Schutz wie die Staatsangehörigen dieses Staats.
Banking Union - Annual report 2018 (A8-0419/2018 - Nils Torvalds) DE
Der Bericht vernachlässigt die Probleme der Aufsichtsaufgaben der EZB vor dem Hintergrund der 2017 bankrotten (wenngleich beaufsichtigten) Banken in Spanien und Italien. Der Bericht betont auch die Notwendigkeit einer europäischen Einlagensicherung (EDIS) und einer steuerlichen Absicherung des einheitlichen Abwicklungsfonds (SRF). Dies würde bedeuten, dass u. a. die österreichischen Steuerzahler für Insolvenzen ausländischer Banken haften.
Establishing, as part of the Integrated Border Management Fund, the instrument for financial support for customs control equipment (A8-0460/2018 - Jiří Pospíšil) DE
Das vorgeschlagene Instrument für finanzielle Hilfe für Zollkontrollausrüstung im Rahmen eines neuen Fonds für integriertes Grenzmanagement im Mehrjährigen Finanzrahmen für den Zeitraum 2021–2027 zielt darauf ab, die Kontrolle der Ein- und Ausfuhr von Waren an den Grenzen der Union zu verstärken, indem Mittel für die Anschaffung, Wartung und Modernisierung von Zollkontrollausrüstungen, wie neue Scanner, Systeme zur automatischen Nummernschilderkennung und mobile Labors für die Probenanalyse bereitgestellt werden. Das Instrument ist ein neues Finanzierungsinstrument, das auf Ersuchen der Mitgliedstaaten hin entwickelt wurde und daher auf ihren Bedarf in Hinblick auf ein besseres Management der Außen- und der Binnengrenzen zugeschnitten ist. Der Berichterstatter hat den Vorschlag nach der Vorlage durch die Kommission am 3.10.2018 eingehend geprüft und sieht ihn als insgesamt sinnvoll und gut ausgearbeitet an. Er hat jedoch einige Anmerkungen und Empfehlungen, um den Text des Vorschlags klarer und kohärenter zu gestalten.
Conclusion of the EU-Albania status agreement on actions carried out by the European Border and Coast Guard Agency in Albania (A8-0463/2018 - Bodil Valero) DE
Mit dem vorgeschlagenen Beschluss des Rates soll die Statusvereinbarung zwischen der Europäischen Union und der Republik Albanien über die Durchführung von Aktionen durch die Europäische Agentur für die Grenz- und Küstenwache in der Republik Albanien gemäß der Verordnung (EU) 2016/1624 über die Europäische Grenz- und Küstenwache angenommen werden.
Autonomous driving in European transport (A8-0425/2018 - Wim van de Camp) DE
Das vernetzte und automatisierte Auto steht derzeit an der Spitze der Entwicklungen der automatisierten Mobilität. Pkw mit automatisierten Fahrfunktionen, die über die aktuelle Stufe 3 hinausgehen, werden ab 2020 am Straßenverkehr in Europa beteiligt sein, die Technologie wird weiter fortschreiten und sich auf alle Formen des Straßenverkehrs ausbreiten, auch auf Nutzfahrzeuge und Lkw. Daher ist es unerlässlich, die entsprechenden Bemühungen auf allen Ebenen fortzusetzen und zu intensivieren, sowohl in Bezug auf den rechtlichen Rahmen, auf Forschung und Innovation, auf lebensnahe Versuche und Einführung der Fahrzeuge sowie auf Straßen- und Kommunikationsinfrastruktur. Es ist wichtig für Europa, in diesem Bereich an der Spitze zu bleiben, um von den Vorteilen des automatisierten Straßenverkehrs zu profitieren und mit den enormen Anstrengungen, die diesbezüglich in den USA, China oder Japan unternommen werden, erfolgreich mithalten zu können.
Use of vehicles hired without drivers for the carriage of goods by road (A8-0193/2018 - Cláudia Monteiro de Aguiar) DE
Der Straßenverkehr ist der dominierende Verkehrsträger für den Güter- und Personenverkehr in der EU und bietet Beschäftigung für rund 1,6 Millionen Menschen. Die EU hat im Laufe der Jahre eine Reihe von Vorschriften entwickelt, mit denen dafür gesorgt werden soll, dass der Straßenverkehr eine gerechte, gut funktionierende, sichere und gesellschaftlich nachhaltige Branche ist. Seit 25 Jahren gibt es europäische Rechtsvorschriften zur Verwendung von ohne Fahrer gemieteten Fahrzeugen im Güterverkehr. Die derzeitige Richtlinie 2006/1/EG sieht ein Mindestmaß an Marktöffnung für die Verwendung solcher Fahrzeuge vor, enthält aber immer noch Rechtsvorschriften aus den 1980er-Jahren, die den Bedarf der Branche zu diesem Zeitpunkt widerspiegeln. Diese Rechtsvorschriften müssen überarbeitet werden, damit sie dem tatsächlichen Bedarf der Unternehmen entsprechen und auf die neuesten Entwicklungen im Güterverkehr und die aktuellen politischen Prioritäten der EU abgestimmt werden.
Temporary withdrawal of preferences in certain agreements concluded between the EU and certain third countries (A8-0330/2018 - Christofer Fjellner) DE
Der Berichterstatter befürwortet den Ansatz der Kommission, bei künftigen Freihandelsabkommen eine Querschnittsverordnung anzuwenden, damit für Rechtsklarheit gesorgt wird und die Verfahren für alle Beteiligten einheitlich gelten. Daher sind Bestimmungen erforderlich, mit denen sichergestellt wird, dass die Maßnahmen nur auf sinnvolle Weise angewandt werden und im Einklang mit der Rechtsprechung über Schutzmaßnahmen stehen.
Establishing the 'Customs' programme for cooperation in the field of customs (A8-0464/2018 - Maria Grapini) DE
Amendment of the European Investment Bank Statute (A8-0476/2018 - Danuta Maria Hübner) DE
Mit dem Vorschlag wird dem anstehenden Austritt des Vereinigten Königreichs Rechnung getragen, indem u. a. das gezeichnete Kapital der EIB um den dem Anteil des Vereinigten Königreichs entsprechenden Betrag gekürzt wird. Der Haushaltsausschuss stellt fest, dass – damit die EIB nach wie vor ihre politischen Ziele verwirklichen kann – derzeit Gespräche über eine künftige Erhöhung des Kapitals der EIB geführt werden, wofür eine Entscheidung des Rates der Gouverneure der EIB erforderlich ist.
Gender mainstreaming in the European Parliament (A8-0429/2018 - Angelika Mlinar) DE
Das Europäische Parlament setzt sich für die Förderung der Gleichstellung der Geschlechter, der Rechte der Frauen und der Vielfalt sowohl an seinen Arbeitsorten als auch in seiner Politik ein. Eines der Mittel zur Förderung der Gleichstellung der Geschlechter ist das Gender Mainstreaming der Tätigkeit des Europäischen Parlaments.
European Joint Undertaking for ITER and the Development of Fusion Energy (A8-0393/2018 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
ITER wird als gemeinsames Forschungsprojekt sieben gleichberechtigter Partner entwickelt, gebaut und betrieben. Es sind dies die EU, die die 28 EU-Mitgliedstaaten und die Schweiz vertritt, USA, China, Südkorea, Japan, Russland und Indien. Mit dem Reaktor, der seit 2007 in Cadarache, Südfrankreich, errichtet wird, soll ab 2026 untersucht werden können, ob ein Energieüberschuss – d. h. es wird mehr Fusionsleistung erzeugt als an Energiezufuhr benötigt wird – technisch realisierbar ist. Es soll eine etwa zehnfache Verstärkung der eingesetzten Heizleistung, also eine Fusionsleistung von etwa 500 MW erreicht werden, die 400 Sekunden lang stabil bleibt.
Assessing how the EU budget is used for public sector reform (A8-0378/2018 - Brian Hayes) DE
Dieser Bericht beruht auf einer Studie zum Thema „Reform des öffentlichen Sektors“, in welcher Verbesserungsmöglichkeiten im Bereich der Verwaltung der Mitgliedstaaten aufgezeigt und bewertet werden. Insbesondere sollen im Bereich der Verwaltung vermehrt Online-Zugänge geschaffen werden, um ein effizienteres und effektiveres Arbeiten zu ermöglichen.
EU guidelines and the mandate of the EU Special Envoy on the promotion of freedom of religion or belief outside the EU (A8-0449/2018 - Andrzej Grzyb) DE
Die Glaubens- und Weltanschauungsfreiheit ist ein wichtiger Punkt, gerade in demokratischen Gesellschaften. Dennoch ist die Wirkung des Sonderbeauftragen fraglich, zumal der Bericht offenlässt, in welchen geografischen Regionen Verstümmelungen von Frauen erfolgen oder Gewaltbereitschaft herrscht, der Bericht ist also zu allgemein gefasst. Konkrete Tatsachen müssen aber aufgezeigt werden, um aktiv dagegen vorgehen zu können.
Gender equality and taxation policies in the EU (A8-0416/2018 - Marisa Matias, Ernest Urtasun) DE
In diesem Bericht werden steuerpolitische Maßnahmen als diskriminierend dargestellt, und es wird in das Recht der Steuerhoheit der Mitgliedstaaten eingegriffen. Wünschenswert wäre eine verantwortungsvolle Politik, mit der insbesondere jene Instrumente verbessert werden, die wesentlich sind für die Erreichung von Chancengleichheit für Frauen auf dem Arbeitsmarkt.
Draft amending budget No 6/2018: Reduction of payment and commitment appropriations (own resources) (A8-0399/2018 - Siegfried Mureşan) DE
Der Entwurf des Berichtigungshaushaltsplans Nr. 6/2018 dient einer Aktualisierung der Ausgaben- und Einnahmendaten des Haushaltsplans. Durch den neuen Entwurf, welcher vom Rat gebilligt wurde, ergibt sich mitunter eine Kürzung auf der Ausgabenseite des Unionshaushalts. Mit diesem Bericht pflichtet das Europäische Parlament dem Standpunkt des Rates zu diesem Entwurf bei.
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument to finance immediate budgetary measures to address the on-going challenges of migration, refugee inflows and security threats (A8-0455/2018 - Daniele Viotti) DE
Weder aus dem Bericht noch aus Begleitdokumenten geht eindeutig hervor, wofür genau diese zusätzlichen Beträge genutzt bzw. eingesetzt werden. Grundsätzlich ist eine Bewältigung der anhaltenden Herausforderungen der Migration, des Flüchtlingszustroms und der daraus entstehenden Sicherheitsbedrohung zwar positiv einzustufen, jedoch haben die zuständigen Organe der EU es bisher nicht geschafft, diese Aufgabe ausreichend befriedigend zu bewältigen.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide for the payment of advances in the EU general budget for 2019 (A8-0453/2018 - Lefteris Christoforou) DE
Der Bericht zielt darauf ab, einen Betrag von 50 Mio. EUR an Mitteln für Verpflichtungen und Mitteln für Zahlungen in den Gesamthaushaltsplan der Union für 2019 einzustellen. Diese Mittel können bei einem Katastrophenfall im darauffolgenden Jahr für zeitnahe und effiziente Vorauszahlungen genutzt werden.
EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (resolution) (A8-0367/2018 - Pedro Silva Pereira) DE
Japan ist ein wertvoller Ausfuhrmarkt für europäische Landwirte und Lebensmittelhersteller. Mit Abschluss eines Freihandelsabkommens können in Zukunft rund 85 % der Lebensmittelerzeugnisse zollfrei nach Japan eingeführt werden. Der Bericht weist darauf hin, dass nach einem Übergangszeitraum auch für verarbeitete landwirtschaftliche Erzeugnisse zollfreier Zugang zum japanischen Markt gewährt werden wird. Insgesamt handelt es sich bei 78 % der EU-Unternehmen, die nach Japan ausführen, um kleinere Unternehmen.
EU-Jordan Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0371/2018 - Keith Taylor) DE
Ziel dieses Berichts ist es, der Republik Kroatien, die 2013 der Europäischen Union beigetreten ist, die Möglichkeit zu geben, Mitglied des 2010 unterzeichneten Luftverkehrsabkommens zwischen der EU und Jordanien zu werden. Hierdurch wird die sprachliche Anpassung festgelegt. Das Protokoll nimmt keine wesentlichen Änderungen an der Vereinbarung vor. Dies ist ein notwendiges rechtliches Verfahren, um den Beitritt Kroatiens zur Europäischen Union zu berücksichtigen.
Establishing Horizon Europe – laying down its rules for participation and dissemination (A8-0401/2018 - Dan Nica) DE
Dieser Bericht ist einer von zweien, welche die Etablierung einer Forschungs- und Entwicklungs-Programmlinie auf europäischer Ebene zum Ziel haben. Die globale Konkurrenz in Bereich F&E ist enorm, daher ist ein gemeinsamer Ansatz in Bezug auf F&E wünschenswert. Dies passt auch ins Bild von Szenario 4 des Weißbuchs der Kommission. Das Budget für das Programm Horizont Europa soll im nächsten MFF von 100 Mrd. auf 120 Mrd. EUR angehoben werden. Die erhöhten Mittel sollen nicht durch eine Erhöhung des MFR bereitgestellt werden, sondern durch Mittelumschichtungen. Der Berichterstatter will durch eine restriktivere Partnerschaftspolitik die osteuropäischen Mitgliedstaaten im Bereich F&E stärken.
Programme implementing Horizon Europe (A8-0410/2018 - Christian Ehler) DE
Bei diesem Bericht handelt es sich um das spezifische Programm zur Horizont-Linie. Die globale Konkurrenz im Bereich F&E ist enorm, daher ist ein gemeinsamer Ansatz in Bezug auf F&E wünschenswert. Das Budget für Horizont Europa soll im nächsten MFR von 100 Mrd. auf 120 Mrd. EUR angehoben werden. Die erhöhten Mittel sollen nicht durch eine Erhöhung des MFR bereitgestellt werden, sondern durch Mittelumschichtungen innerhalb des MFR.
Single Market package (RC-B8-0557/2018, B8-0557/2018, B8-0558/2018, B8-0559/2018, B8-0560/2018) DE
Findings and recommendations of the Special Committee on Terrorism (A8-0374/2018 - Monika Hohlmeier, Helga Stevens) DE
Der Bericht stellt fest, dass im radikalen Islam ein großes Problem für die Sicherheit Europas liegt und dass Terroristen oft Migranten der zweiten oder dritten Generation sind oder über die Migrationsrouten in die EU gekommen sind. Ebenso, dass das Schengen-System Sicherheitslücken aufweist. Die Berichterstatterinnen fordern den Ausbau der Interoperabilität von Datenbanken zwischen nationalen und EU-Stellen, um dem Terrorismus etwas entgegensetzen zu können.
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0375/2018 - Ioan Mircea Paşcu) DE
Der Bericht stellt fest, dass militärische Mobilität auf der europäischen Verteidigungsagenda immer mehr in den Vordergrund rückt. Die Schritte der EU in Richtung einer Konsolidierung ihrer Cyberabwehrfähigkeit durch die Schaffung eines gemeinsamen Rahmens für die Zertifizierung der Cybersicherheit und durch die Stärkung der EU-Agentur für Cybersicherheit sind zu begrüßen.
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2017 and the European Union’s policy on the matter (A8-0373/2018 - Petras Auštrevičius) DE
In diesem Bericht geht es vorrangig um die Aufgaben des Parlaments bei der Kontrolle der Exekutive, wobei hervorgehoben wird, dass die parlamentarische Kontrolle ernstgenommen werden muss. Die Ausschüsse intensivieren und verstärken immer mehr ihre Aktivitäten, damit das Parlament eine Überwachung anderer Einrichtungen durchführen, die ordnungsgemäße Verwendung der EU-Haushaltsmittel überwachen und die korrekte Umsetzung der EU-Rechtsvorschriften sicherstellen kann. Der Schwerpunkt dieses Berichts liegt auf der Einbeziehung der Menschenrechte in die EU-Außenpolitik und auch darauf, inwieweit dies im Jahr 2017 als Teil der parlamentarischen Kontrolle der Gemeinsamen Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik erreicht wurde.
Education in the digital era: challenges, opportunities and lessons for EU policy design (A8-0400/2018 - Yana Toom) DE
Der Bericht behandelt die Thematik der Bildung im digitalen Zeitalter. Dabei werden die Herausforderungen und Möglichkeiten für die Gestaltung einer effizienteren EU-Politik untersucht. Der Bericht kommt jedoch einer Aufgabe nicht ausreichend nach, nämlich die Erziehung kritischer digitaler Bürger zu fördern.
Coordination of social security systems (A8-0386/2018 - Guillaume Balas) DE
Der Bericht beschäftigt sich mit dem Vorschlag zur zukünftigen Koordinierung der Systeme der sozialen Sicherheit in der EU. Der Berichterstatter fordert das Mandat für die Trilogverhandlungen und ignoriert dabei vollkommen, dass einheitliche europäische Regelungen der Sozialansprüche Kompetenzverletzungen darstellen und zudem den Sozialtourismus innerhalb der Mitgliedstaaten fördern würden.
Establishing a European Labour Authority (A8-0391/2018 - Jeroen Lenaers) DE
In diesem Bericht wird der Vorschlag für die Errichtung einer Europäischen Arbeitsbehörde bearbeitet. Dabei werden mitunter Aspekte der Durchsetzung einer grenzüberschreitenden Arbeitskräftemobilität auf Unionsebene untersucht. Aus Subsidiaritätsüberlegungen und finanziellen Gesichtspunkten ist jedoch die Schaffung einer weiteren EU-Agentur abzulehnen.
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Re-commitment of remaining amounts (A8-0370/2018 - Miriam Dalli) DE
Der hier vorliegende Bericht behandelt die erneute Bindung der verbleibenden Mittel in den Asyl-, Migrations- und Integrationsfonds. Bedauerlicherweise ist eine erneute Zweckentfremdung durch beschleunigte Verfahren zu bemerken, ebenso Zurückhaltung bei Rückführungsausgaben und neue Mittel für mehr Asyl und Migration. All diese Aspekte sind klar abzulehnen.
Establishing a Programme for the Environment and Climate Action (LIFE) (A8-0397/2018 - Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy) DE
Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens at work (A8-0142/2018 - Claude Rolin) DE
Dieser Bericht behandelt die Frage der Grenzwertfestsetzungen für berufsbedingte Expositionen hinsichtlich Karzinogenen und Mutagenen sowie deren Kontrolle. Diese fallen in die Kompetenz der Mitgliedstaaten, wobei Österreich im Vergleich zu anderen Mitgliedstaaten sehr hohe Standards aufweisen kann. Eventuelle Nachschärfungen und verstärkte Kontrollen bleiben jedenfalls Angelegenheiten der einzelnen Mitgliedstaaten.
Transparency and sustainability of the EU risk assessment in the food chain (A8-0417/2018 - Renate Sommer) DE
Wie die Berichterstatterin richtig ausführt, ist der Kommissionsvorschlag nicht präzise genug. Die Nachschärfung der Transparenzregeln geht allerdings nicht weit genug. Dabei muss jedoch berücksichtigt werden, dass Innovation und Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der europäischen Lebensmittelindustrie im internationalen Vergleich nicht beeinträchtigt werden dürfen.
European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) (A8-0273/2017 - Anne Sander) DE
Der Bericht betrifft den Vorschlag für eine Verordnung des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates über die Errichtung eines Europäischen Zentrums für die Förderung der Berufsbildung (Cedefop) Auch wenn Inhalte des Berichts zu unterstützen sind, so stellt die Mittelaufstockung eine nicht gerechtfertigte Mehrbelastung der Mitgliedstaaten dar.
European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (A8-0274/2017 - Czesław Hoc) DE
European Foundation for the improvement of living and working conditions (Eurofound) (A8-0275/2017 - Enrique Calvet Chambon) DE
Complementing EU type-approval legislation with regard to the withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the Union (A8-0359/2018 - Marlene Mizzi) DE
Der Bericht Mizzi betrifft die Ergänzung der Rechtsvorschriften der EU über die Typengenehmigung im Hinblick auf den Austritt des Vereinigten Königreichs aus der Union. Ein reibungsloser wirtschaftlicher Übergang im Zuge des Brexit ist jedenfalls zu unterstützen. Das gilt auch für den vorliegenden Bericht zu Fahrzeugen und Kfz-Bauteilen.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: maximum residue levels for acetamiprid in certain products (B8-0556/2018) DE
Der Verordnungsentwurf geht – wie die Entschließung richtig feststellt – über die Durchführungsbefugnis der Kommission hinaus. Eine Senkung des Acetamiprid-Gehalts in Oliven ist zu unterstützen und Risiken für Mensch und Bestäubern Rechnung zu tragen. Der öffentlichen Gesundheit muss noch mehr Beachtung geschenkt werden.
Humanitarian Visas (A8-0423/2018 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar) DE
Hierbei handelt es sich um eine Empfehlung an die Kommission in Bezug auf die Ausstellung von Visa aus humanitären Gründen. Es wird jedoch verschwiegen, dass humanitäre Visa neue Migrationswege nach Europa schaffen und Pull-Faktoren für Migration Richtung Europa darstellten könnten. Ziel der EU-Migrationspolitik muss es sein, Menschen in der Region zu halten und Hilfe vor Ort zu leisten.
Visa Code (A8-0434/2018 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar) DE
Da der Bericht eine Verschlechterung im Verhältnis zu unkooperativen Mitgliedstaaten bringt und auf eine weitere Visaliberalisierung abzielt, war er abzulehnen. Sinnvolle Änderungsanträge zu diesem Bericht, wie etwa die Abschaffung von Visa-Ausstellungen an der Grenze und Senkung des Alters für die Abnahme biometrischer Daten, wurden abgelehnt.
Common system of value added tax as regards the temporary application of a generalised reverse charge mechanism in relation to supplies of goods and services above a certain threshold (A8-0418/2018 - Gabriel Mato) DE
Full application of the provisions of the Schengen acquis in Bulgaria and Romania (A8-0365/2018 - Sergei Stanishev) DE
Military mobility (A8-0372/2018 - Tunne Kelam) DE
New European Agenda for Culture (A8-0388/2018 - Giorgos Grammatikakis) DE
Application of the Euro 5 step to the type-approval of two- or three- wheel vehicles and quadricycles (A8-0346/2018 - Daniel Dalton) DE
Dies ist ein ausgewogener Bericht. Da die Technologie sich derzeit in einem sehr starken Wandel befindet, ist es richtig, die Anforderung in Bezug auf die Euro-5-Norm zu verschieben. Auf diese Weise wird das richtige Gleichgewicht zwischen Umweltschutz sowie sozialen und wirtschaftlichen Anforderungen geschaffen.
Trade in certain goods which could be used for capital punishment, torture or other cruel treatment or punishment (A8-0387/2018 - Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. In diesem Vorschlag werden die bestehenden Vorschriften zur Regelung des Handels mit bestimmten Gütern kodifiziert und beschränkt, die in Drittstaaten zur Vollstreckung von Todesstrafe, Folter oder grausamer Behandlung verwendet werden. Diese Kodifizierung wird dazu beitragen, dass die Verwendung von in der EU hergestellten Produkten für die genannten Tatbestände, die nicht unserem Wertekodex entsprechen, massiv eingeschränkt wird.
Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund: Re-commitment of remaining amounts (A8-0370/2018 - Miriam Dalli) DE
Accession of Samoa to the EU-Pacific States Interim Partnership Agreement (A8-0376/2018 - David Martin) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2018/003 EL/Attica publishing (A8-0377/2018 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Temporary reintroduction of border control at internal borders (A8-0356/2018 - Tanja Fajon) DE
Common rules for the operation of air services (A8-0150/2018 - Claudia Țapardel) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: Sodium dichromate (B8-0548/2018) DE
Ich habe für diese Entschließung gestimmt. Die Durchführungsbefugnisse der Kommission übertrafen in diesem Fall tatsächlich ihre Kompetenzen, indem sie die in der Verordnung festgelegten Bedingungen für die Erteilung einer Zulassung nicht einhielten. Daher sollte der Durchführungsbeschluss zurückgezogen werden.
The Cum Ex Scandal: financial crime and the loopholes in the current legal framework (B8-0518/2018, B8-0519/2018, B8-0520/2018, B8-0521/2018, B8-0525/2018, RC-B8-0551/2018, B8-0551/2018, B8-0552/2018) DE
Ich habe mich enthalten. Obwohl wir mehr und bessere Ermittlungen in Bezug auf den Skandal benötigen, bleibt das Problem in erster Linie eine Frage der suboptimalen nationalen Gesetzgebung und -durchsetzung. Wir sollten auf die Ergebnisse der laufenden Ermittlungen warten, bevor wir eine stärkere europäische Steuerharmonisierung fordern.
Role of the German Youth Welfare Office (Jugendamt) in cross-border family disputes (B8-0546/2018) DE
Ich habe mich enthalten. Die Entschließung wirft den deutschen Familiengerichten die Diskriminierung nichtdeutscher Eltern vor. Zwar gibt es klare Probleme bei der Anerkennung und Vollstreckung gerichtlicher Entscheidungen in Fällen mit grenzüberschreitendem Bezug, die sich auf Kinder beziehen, doch bleibt dieses Problem in Deutschland ein nationales Problem, das vom Bundestag auf nationaler Ebene gelöst werden sollte.
2018 Report on Serbia (A8-0331/2018 - David McAllister) DE
2018 Report on the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (A8-0341/2018 - Ivo Vajgl) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. FYROM ist ein besonderer Fall, da er neben den klassischen Problemfeldern südöstlicher Staaten, nämlich Korruption und Kriminalität, den Namensstreit sowie Minderheitenprobleme mitbringt. Dass das Land den Kopenhagener Kriterien nicht gerecht wird, macht einen Beitrittsprozess zurzeit schwer möglich.
The situation of women with disabilities (B8-0547/2018) DE
Rail passengers' rights and obligations (A8-0340/2018 - Bogusław Liberadzki) DE
Interim report on the Multiannual Financial Framework 2021-2027 – Parliament's position with a view to an agreement (A8-0358/2018 - Jan Olbrycht, Isabelle Thomas, Janusz Lewandowski, Gérard Deprez) DE
Empowering competition authorities and ensuring the proper functioning of the internal market (A8-0057/2018 - Andreas Schwab) DE
European Electronic Communications Code (A8-0318/2017 - Pilar del Castillo Vera) DE
Implementation of the EU-Georgia Association Agreement (A8-0320/2018 - Andrejs Mamikins) DE
Implementation of the EU-Moldova Association Agreement (A8-0322/2018 - Petras Auštrevičius) DE
Humanitarian visas (A8-0328/2018 - Juan Fernando López Aguilar) DE
EU development assistance in the field of education (A8-0327/2018 - Vincent Peillon) DE
Eine Ausweitung des Bildungsfokus der Entwicklungsländer würde einerseits eine Grundbildung für deren Bevölkerungen ermöglichen und andererseits ein integriertes Konzept zur Sexualerziehung und Familienplanung von Mädchen und Jungen befürworten. Durch ein erhöhtes Bildungsniveau könnten Migrationsströme vermindert und ein Beitrag zur lokalen Wirtschaft geleistet werden.
Energy efficiency (A8-0391/2017 - Miroslav Poche) DE
Governance of the Energy Union (A8-0402/2017 - Michèle Rivasi, Jakop Dalunde) DE
Obwohl ich Pläne zu einer angemessenen Klima- und Energieeffizienzstrategie begrüße, ist sowohl das Ausmaß als auch der Zeitraum der Planung zu weit gefasst. Eine vollständige Emissionsfreiheit bis 2040 würde zu wirtschaftlichen Einbußen der Mitgliedstaaten führen, weshalb Strategien zur Energiearmutsbekämpfung innerhalb der jeweiligen Staaten beschlossen werden sollen.
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (A8-0392/2017 - José Blanco López) DE
Multiannual plan for small pelagic stocks in the Adriatic Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (A8-0337/2018 - Ruža Tomašić) DE
Minimum standards for minorities in the EU (A8-0353/2018 - József Nagy) DE
Der LIBE-Bericht orientiert sich an nationalen und ethnischen Minderheiten. Besser ist der Ansatz der von der ENF eingebrachten Alternativresolution, die sich für Grundrechte für nationale oder sprachliche Minderheiten und den Abbau von administrativen und diskriminierenden Hürden für diese einsetzt.
Digitalisation for development: reducing poverty through technology (A8-0338/2018 - Bogdan Brunon Wenta) DE
Support to structural reforms in Member States (A8-0316/2018 - Lambert van Nistelrooij, Constanze Krehl) DE
Die Möglichkeit, die Leistungsreserve für Strukturreformen zu nutzen, untergräbt eindeutig ihren ursprünglichen Zweck und den Zweck der Kohäsionspolitik, da die Leistungsreserve eingerichtet wurde, um Mittel für ESIF-Programme (Europäischer Struktur- und Investitionsfonds) bereitzustellen. Außerdem würde die Wahl der direkten Mittelverwaltung für die Unterstützung von Strukturreformen mit Mitteln, die eigentlich der Kohäsionspolitik dienen sollten, auch gegen das Kofinanzierungsprinzip der Kohäsionspolitik verstoßen.
Reduction of the impact of certain plastic products on the environment (A8-0317/2018 - Frédérique Ries) DE
Die Ursachen für die Zunahme der Kunststoffabfälle und ihre Ausbreitung in der Meeresumwelt hängen sowohl mit der Kunststoffwertschöpfungskette und dem Markt als auch mit individuellem Verhalten und gesellschaftlichen Trends zusammen. Mehrere Faktoren haben zur derzeitigen Situation geführt, unter anderem die allgemeine Verfügbarkeit von Kunststoffen, der Trend zu Convenience-Produkten, das Fehlen von Anreizen für eine ordnungsgemäße Sammlung und Behandlung von Abfällen und daraus resultierende Unzulänglichkeiten bei der Abfallbewirtschaftung und Infrastruktur. Die neue Richtlinie ist wichtig, um der durch Plastik verursachten Meeresverschmutzung Einhalt zu gebieten.
Harmonisation of the structures of excise duties on alcohol and alcoholic beverages (A8-0307/2018 - Miguel Viegas) DE
Die vorgeschlagene Überprüfung der Richtlinie wird es kleineren Fabrikanten von Alkohol und alkoholischen Getränken erleichtern, Steuervorschriften einzuhalten. Es erweitert auch die Möglichkeiten für die Mitgliedstaaten, die Verbrauchsteuersätze für Kleinproduzenten zu senken, ebenso erhöht sich die Schwelle für den Spitzensteuersatz. Diese Maßnahmen sind gut für kleine und lokale Produzenten.
Discharge 2016: European Asylum Support Office (EASO) (A8-0299/2018 - Bart Staes) DE
Es geht hier um die Entlastung des Europäischen Unterstützungsbüros für Asylfragen für das Jahr 2016, dem bereits vom Europäischen Rechnungshof die Entlastung verweigert wurde. Da die vom Rechnungshof kritisierten Vorgänge bis dato nicht öffentlichkeitswirksam aufgearbeitet wurden, der Behördenleiter Carreira bis September weiterhin als Exekutivdirektor bezahlt wurde, und 2017 Zahlungen in Höhe von über EUR 7,7 Mio. den Finanzregeln nicht entsprochen haben, sehe ich keine Rechtfertigung dafür, der Agentur die Entlastung zu erteilen.
Electronic publication of the Official Journal of the European Union (A8-0323/2018 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
Bis 2014 galt nur die gedruckte Version des Amtsblatts als rechtlich bindend, während die elektronische Version, die seit 1998 online verfügbar gemacht wird, rein informativen Charakter besessen hat. Dies wird sich nun ändern. Ich folge daher der Empfehlung des JURI-Ausschusses, da es keinen vernünftigen Grund gibt, die elektronische Veröffentlichung des Amtsblatts der gedruckten Version hintanzustellen.
EU-Bahamas Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0304/2018 - Emilian Pavel) DE
Dieser Bericht beschäftigt sich mit dem Abkommen zwischen der EU und den Bahamas über die Befreiung von der Visumpflicht für Kurzaufenthalte. Da sich die Terminologie des Kurzaufenthalts und des Datums der Ersteinreise seit 2009 verändert hat, ist es notwendig, diese Begrifflichkeiten in den bestehenden Abkommen zu justieren. Die vorherige Definition war unpräzise und hat in der Vergangenheit oft zu Unsicherheiten geführt.
EU-Mauritius Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0303/2018 - Emilian Pavel) DE
Dieser Bericht beschäftigt sich mit dem Abkommen zwischen der EU und Mauritius über die Befreiung von der Visumpflicht für Kurzaufenthalte. Da sich die Terminologie des Kurzaufenthalts und des Datums der Ersteinreise seit 2009 verändert hat, ist es notwendig, diese Begrifflichkeiten in den bestehenden Abkommen zu justieren. Die vorherige Definition war unpräzise und hat in der Vergangenheit oft zu Unsicherheiten geführt.
EU-Antigua and Barbuda Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0305/2018 - Emilian Pavel) DE
Dieser Bericht beschäftigt sich mit dem Abkommen zwischen der EU und Antigua und Barbuda über die Befreiung von der Visumpflicht für Kurzaufenthalte. Da sich die Terminologie des Kurzaufenthalts und des Datums der Ersteinreise seit 2009 verändert hat, ist es notwendig, diese Begrifflichkeiten in den bestehenden Abkommen zu justieren. Die vorherige Definition war unpräzise und hat in der Vergangenheit oft zu Unsicherheiten geführt.
EU-Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0306/2018 - Emilian Pavel) DE
Dieser Bericht beschäftigt sich mit dem Abkommen zwischen der EU und der Föderation St. Kitts und Nevis über die Befreiung von der Visumpflicht für Kurzaufenthalte. Da sich die Terminologie des Kurzaufenthalts und des Datums der Ersteinreise seit 2009 verändert hat, ist es notwendig, diese Begrifflichkeiten in den bestehenden Abkommen zu justieren. Die vorherige Definition war unpräzise und hat in der Vergangenheit oft zu Unsicherheiten geführt.
EU-Barbados Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0301/2018 - Emilian Pavel) DE
Dieser Bericht beschäftigt sich mit dem Abkommen zwischen der EU und Barbados über die Befreiung von der Visumpflicht für Kurzaufenthalte. Da sich die Terminologie des Kurzaufenthalts und des Datums der Ersteinreise seit 2009 verändert hat, ist es notwendig, diese Begrifflichkeiten in den bestehenden Abkommen zu justieren. Die vorherige Definition war unpräzise und hat in der Vergangenheit oft zu Unsicherheiten geführt.
EU-Seychelles Agreement on the short-stay visa waiver (A8-0302/2018 - Emilian Pavel) DE
Dieser Bericht beschäftigt sich mit dem Abkommen zwischen der EU und den Seychellen über die Befreiung von der Visumpflicht für Kurzaufenthalte. Da sich die Terminologie des Kurzaufenthalts und des Datums der Ersteinreise seit 2009 verändert hat, ist es notwendig, diese Begrifflichkeiten in den bestehenden Abkommen zu justieren. Die vorherige Definition war unpräzise und hat in der Vergangenheit oft zu Unsicherheiten geführt.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2018/002 PT/Norte – Centro – Lisboa wearing apparel (A8-0311/2018 - José Manuel Fernandes) DE
In diesem Bericht geht es um die Ausschüttung der Gelder des Europäischen Fonds für die Anpassung an die Globalisierung. Der Bericht stimmt der Kommission zu, dass die in Artikel 4 Absatz 1 Buchstabe b der EGF-Verordnung festgelegten Bedingungen erfüllt sind und Portugal im Rahmen dieser Verordnung einen finanziellen Beitrag in Höhe von 4 655 883 EUR erhalten kann, was 60 % der Gesamtkosten entspricht.
Quality of water intended for human consumption (A8-0288/2018 - Michel Dantin) DE
Der Bericht wahrt auf der einen Seite zwar das Prinzip der Subsidiarität und verankert die Freiheit zur Eigenverantwortung auf regionaler und lokaler Ebene, jedoch sind verschärfte Kontrollen in Bezug auf Schadstoffe im Sinne des Konsumentenschutzes zu begrüßen, tragen jedoch nicht der Sonderstellung Österreichs mit seiner beispielhaft guten Wasserqualität Rechnung. Die vom ENVI-Ausschuss vorgeschlagene „Risikobewertung der Hausinstallationen“ stellt zudem eine unverhältnismäßige Mehrbelastung für Haus- und Wohnungseigentümer dar.
Alignment of reporting obligations in the field of environment policy (A8-0324/2018 - Adina-Ioana Vălean) DE
Konkret geht dieser Legislativvorschlag auf einen aktualisierten Aktionsplan zur Straffung der Umweltberichterstattung zurück, eines der Ergebnisse der Bewertung des Fitness-Checks zur Berichterstattung und Überwachung der Umweltpolitik der Union. Darüber hinaus ergänzt dieser Vorschlag der Kommission den kürzlich angenommenen Beschluss über Verfahrensvorschriften im Bereich der Umweltberichterstattung.
The role of employee financial participation in creating jobs and reactivating the unemployed (A8-0293/2018 - Renate Weber) DE
Der Bericht stellt fest, dass sich eine Mitarbeiterkapitalbeteiligung sowohl für Unternehmen und für das Wachstum der Wirtschaft als auch für Arbeitnehmer positiv auswirken kann. Es werden im Bericht keine Legislativinstrumente auf EU-Ebene gefordert. Die Berichterstatterin versucht, das Potenzial dieser Programme zum Wohle für Arbeitnehmer und Arbeitgeber aufzuzeigen.
EU Agency for Criminal Justice Cooperation (Eurojust) (A8-0320/2017 - Axel Voss) DE
Mutual recognition of freezing and confiscation orders (A8-0001/2018 - Nathalie Griesbeck) DE
Die Einziehung ist ein effizientes Instrument im Kampf gegen die organisierte Kriminalität und den Terrorismus. Eine wirksamere grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit innerhalb der EU sowie auf internationaler Ebene ist deshalb dringend erforderlich. Der neue Vorschlag zur gegenseitigen Anerkennung von Sicherstellungs- und Einziehungsentscheidungen trägt der Tatsache Rechnung, dass die Mitgliedstaaten neue Formen der Sicherstellung und Einziehung von illegal erworbenem Vermögen entwickelt haben.
Free flow of non-personal data in the European Union (A8-0201/2018 - Anna Maria Corazza Bildt) DE
Die Aufhebung der Datenlokalisierungsbeschränkungen gilt als der wichtigste Faktor, damit die Datenwirtschaft ihr volles Potenzial entfaltet und auf bis zu 739 Mrd. Euro im Jahr 2020 wächst, was einer Verdoppelung ihres Werts auf 4 % des BIP entspräche. Dies könnte zu einer Steigerung um bis zu 8 Mrd. Euro pro Jahr führen.
Harmonising and simplifying certain rules in the VAT system (A8-0280/2018 - Jeppe Kofod) DE
Ich stehe der Harmonisierung der Haushaltsregeln in der Europäischen Union weiterhin skeptisch gegenüber. Die Einführung des CTP bietet keine ausreichenden Garantien gegen betrügerische Wirtschaftsakteure und sollte vor der endgültigen Festlegung des endgültigen Mehrwertsteuersystems nicht erörtert werden.
VAT: period of application of the reverse charge mechanism and of the Quick Reaction Mechanism (A8-0283/2018 - Sirpa Pietikäinen) DE
Ich begrüße den Vorschlag, die Möglichkeit des Reverse-Charge -Mechanismus zur Bekämpfung des Mehrwertsteuerbetrugs für bestimmte Mitgliedstaaten auszuweiten. Die Schließung der Mehrwertsteuerlücke sollte eine absolute Priorität der Mitgliedstaaten sein und ist wichtiger als die Harmonisierung der Mehrwertsteuer.
Administrative cooperation in the field of excise duties as regards the content of electronic register (A8-0285/2018 - Ivana Maletić) DE
Ich begrüße die Vereinfachung der grenzüberschreitenden Einhaltung der Steuervorschriften. Ein einfach zu bedienendes elektronisches Register ermöglicht eine vollständige Automatisierung der Einhaltung der Steuervorschriften und enthält die erforderlichen Garantien für die Privatsphäre und den Datenschutz. Weniger Regulierungsaufwand und mehr Transparenz sind hilfreiche Instrumente, um den grenzüberschreitenden Handel zu erleichtern und grenzüberschreitenden Steuerbetrug aufzuspüren.
Health technology assessment (A8-0289/2018 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) DE
Dieser Bericht beinhaltet den Vorschlag zur weiteren Zusammenarbeit in den Bereichen der Präzisionsmedizin und der Ausarbeitung von Leitlinien für die klinische Praxis. Auch in einem Zukunftsszenario, in dem personalisierte Medikamente eine immer größere Rolle spielen werden, sind neue Systeme zur Bewertung und Bestimmung des Preises dieser Medikamente unerlässlich.
Emission performance standards for new passenger cars and for new light commercial vehicles (A8-0287/2018 - Miriam Dalli) DE
Die Einführung angemessener CO2-Zielvorgaben und der notwendigen strategischen Mechanismen zur Unterstützung emissionsfreier und emissionsarmer Fahrzeuge ist wichtig, um Technologieneutralität zu erreichen, Marktverzerrungen zu verhindern und Produktion und Entwicklung von Technologie in der EU anzuregen. Jedoch sind die angedachten CO2-Reduktionszielvorgaben sehr ambitioniert.
International Financial Reporting Standards: IFRS 17 Insurance Contracts (B8-0442/2018) DE
Distributed ledger technologies and blockchains: building trust with disintermediation (B8-0397/2018) DE
Diese Entschließung zeigt die verschiedenen Anwendungsbereiche (Energie, Verkehr, Gesundheitssysteme, Lieferketten, Bildung, Finanzwirtschaft u. v. m.) für dezentrale Transaktionsnetzwerke auf. Es wird hervorgehoben, dass die Union nicht für DLT an sich einen Rechtsrahmen schaffen, sondern versuchen sollte, die vorhandenen Hindernisse für die Einführung von Blockkettensystemen aus dem Wege zu räumen.
Third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement (A8-0290/2018 - Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg) DE
EU-Morocco Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation: terms and conditions for the participation of Morocco in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (A8-0281/2018 - Aldo Patriciello) DE
Bei PRIMA handelt es sich um ein wichtiges Instrument, mit dem die Forschungskapazitäten der teilnehmenden Länder des Mittelmeerraums zusammengebracht werden, um die Entwicklung und Umsetzung innovativer Gesamtlösungen für mehr Effizienz, Sicherheit und Nachhaltigkeit bei den Agrar- und Lebensmittelsystemen sowie der Wasserversorgung und -bewirtschaftung im Mittelmeerraum zu fördern.
EU-Canada air transport agreement (A8-0254/2018 - Francisco Assis) DE
Durch dieses Abkommen werden alle Beschränkungen bei Strecken, bei Preisen oder bei der Anzahl wöchentlicher Flüge zwischen Kanada und der Europäischen Union beseitigt. Die Luftfahrtunternehmen werden die Möglichkeit haben, geschäftliche Vereinbarungen zu treffen, wie etwa Code-Sharing-Vereinbarungen, die für Luftfahrtunternehmen, die viele Zielorte anfliegen, wichtig sind. Außerdem werden sie in der Lage sein, ihre Flugpreise gemäß dem Wettbewerbsrecht festzulegen.
Inclusion of the Italian municipality of Campione d’Italia and the Italian waters of Lake Lugano in the customs territory of the Union (A8-0284/2018 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2018/001 NL/Financial service activities (A8-0294/2018 - Ivana Maletić) DE
In dem Vorschlag für eine Verordnung des Rates zur Änderung der Verordnung (EU) Nr. 389/2012 des Rates über die Zusammenarbeit der Verwaltungsbehörden auf dem Gebiet der Verbrauchsteuern in Bezug auf den Inhalt elektronischer Verzeichnisse wird die Rechtsgrundlage für die Zusammenarbeit der Verwaltungsbehörden der Mitgliedstaaten festgelegt. Das Ziel des Vorschlags besteht darin, die Verpflichtung zur Registrierung von Wirtschaftsteilnehmern einzuführen, die Waren gemäß Kapitel V Abschnitt 2 der Richtlinie XXX/EG befördern.
Provision of audiovisual media services (A8-0192/2017 - Sabine Verheyen, Petra Kammerevert) DE
Der Vorschlag für eine Richtlinie des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates zur Änderung der Richtlinie 2010/13/EU zur Koordinierung bestimmter Rechts- und Verwaltungsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über die Bereitstellung audiovisueller Mediendienste im Hinblick auf sich verändernde Marktgegebenheiten ist an sich zu befürworten. Die eingebrachten Änderungsanträge des Ausschusses stärken die Rolle der audiovisuellen Medien im wirtschaftlichen, gesellschaftlichen und kulturellen Bereich. Jedoch sehe ich in gewissen Punkten noch Aufholbedarf.
Draft Amending Budget No 5/2018: cancellation of the reserve related to the support to Turkey from the Instrument for Pre-Accession and reinforcement of the European Neighbourhood Instrument and of the Humanitarian Aid for orther urgent actions (A8-0292/2018 - Siegfried Mureşan) DE
In diesem Berichtigungshaushaltsplan Nr. 5/2018 wird vorgeschlagen, die Reserve (70 Mio. EUR an Mitteln für Verpflichtungen und 35 Mio. EUR an Mitteln für Zahlungen), die im Haushaltsplan 2018 für die Unterstützung der Türkei im Rahmen des Instruments für Heranführungshilfe (IPA II) vorgesehen ist, zu streichen und die entsprechenden Mittel für Verpflichtungen und Zahlungen in das Europäische Nachbarschaftsinstrument (ENI) und in die humanitäre Hilfe zu übertragen. Dies empfinde ich als sinnvoll, und daher habe ich für diesen Bericht gestimmt.
Eurojust and Albania Cooperation Agreement (A8-0275/2018 - Laura Ferrara) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht billigt das Abkommen zwischen Eurojust und Albanien im Bereich der Bekämpfung der organisierten Kriminalität und des Terrorismus. Die Zusammenarbeit ermöglicht unter anderem die Entsendung von Verbindungsbeamten, die Einrichtung von Kontaktstellen und den Austausch von Informationen. Da Albanien die in Betracht kommenden Datenschutzbestimmungen erfüllt und mit einer Kooperation Fortschritte bei der Angleichung an europäische Standards und Verfahren erwartet werden dürfen, stimme ich dem Bericht zu.
Protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data by the Union institutions, bodies, offices and agencies and free movement of such data (A8-0313/2017 - Cornelia Ernst) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. In Hinblick auf die Ausübung der Rechte der betroffenen Personen sieht die Datenschutzgrundverordnung vor, dass Beschränkungen der Ausübung dieser Rechte auf Rechtsakten basieren müssen. Daher schlägt die Berichterstatterin vor, dass für Organe, Einrichtungen und sonstige Stellen der Union die Möglichkeit gestrichen wird, die Ausübung der Rechte betroffener Personen auf dem Wege interner Vorschriften zu beschränken.
Single Digital Gateway (A8-0054/2018 - Marlene Mizzi) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Der Single Digital Gateway ermöglicht es öffentlichen Verwaltungen auf lokaler, regionaler und nationaler Ebene, ihre Ansprechpartner in anderen Ländern ausfindig zu machen und mit ihnen Informationen in ihrer eigenen Sprache auszutauschen. Der Grundgedanke ist positiv, leider sind aber noch viele technische Einzelheiten zu klären. Des Weiteren sollte die Pflicht zur vollständigen Online-Durchführung nur für solche Verfahren gelten, die die Funktionsfähigkeit des Binnenmarkts nachweislich verbessern.
Listing the third countries whose nationals must be in possession of visas when crossing the external borders and those whose nationals are exempt from that requirement (Kosovo) (A8-0261/2016 - Tanja Fajon) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. Abgesehen von der schwierigen politischen Lage und der Tatsache, dass fünf Mitgliedstaaten der EU das Kosovo international nicht anerkennen, gab es bei der Abstimmung im LIBE-Ausschuss Ungereimtheiten, die moniert wurden. Da diese noch nicht aufgeklärt sind, der Bericht seitens des Ausschusses dem Plenum aber als angenommen deklariert wurde, stimme ich gegen diesen Bericht.
July 2018 fires at Mati in the Attica Region, Greece and the EU response DE
Ich habe für diese Entschließung gestimmt. Der Bericht drückt Trauer und Solidarität mit den Familien der Verstorbenen aus, ebenso gegenüber jenen Menschen, die in den von den Waldbränden betroffenen Gebieten in Griechenland leben. Er äußert sich auch besorgt über die zunehmende Zahl von Naturkatastrophen aufgrund des Klimawandels und die Misswirtschaft in Bezug auf natürliche Ressourcen und nicht nachhaltige Landnutzung. Der Bericht fordert Griechenland nachdrücklich auf, ein umfassendes nationales Kataster für die Registrierung von Wäldern zu verabschieden und die Politik für Naturkatastrophen in Griechenland zu modernisieren, zu rationalisieren und zu vereinfachen.
The threat of demolition of Khan al-Ahmar and other Bedouin villages DE
A European Strategy for Plastics in a circular economy (A8-0262/2018 - Mark Demesmaeker) DE
Options to address the interface between chemical, product and waste legislation (B8-0363/2018) DE
A European One Health Action Plan against Antimicrobial Resistance (A8-0257/2018 - Karin Kadenbach) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Die Bekämpfung antimikrobieller Resistenzen mit Schwerpunkt auf einem ganzheitlichen Ansatz, der auf der Initiative „Eine Gesundheit“ beruht, ist zu unterstützen. Voraussetzung hierfür ist allerdings eine bessere Koordinierung der öffentlichen Gesundheitsdienste und Veterinärdienste.
Europe on the Move: an agenda for the future of mobility in the EU (A8-0241/2018 - István Ujhelyi) DE
Nominal quantities for placing on the Union market of single distilled shochu (A8-0255/2018 - Adina-Ioana Vălean) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Das Wirtschaftspartnerschaftsabkommen zwischen der EU und Japan wird neue Möglichkeiten und Rechtssicherheit für Handel und Investitionen zwischen beiden Partnern schaffen. So erleichtert beispielsweise die Abweichung von EU-Vorschriften für Flaschengrößen für Shochu den Freihandel und veranschaulicht einige der merkwürdigen Regeln, die derzeit noch angewendet werden.
Amendment to the US-EU Memorandum of Cooperation (deployment of air traffic management systems) (A8-0214/2018 - Rolandas Paksas) DE
Agreement on Air Transport between Canada and the EU (accession of Croatia) (A8-0256/2018 - Francisco Assis) DE
Copyright in the Digital Single Market (A8-0245/2018 - Axel Voss) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Obwohl wir eine bessere Durchsetzung des Urheberrechts im digitalen Zeitalter unterstützen, sind wir der Ansicht, dass die link tax überdacht werden sollte. Ich glaube auch, dass obligatorische Upload-Filter, die Online-Plattformen zur Zensur zwingen, keine gute Idee sind. Zensur sollte vermieden oder zumindest den Zuständigkeiten der Mitgliedstaaten überlassen werden.
Controls on cash entering or leaving the Union (A8-0394/2017 - Mady Delvaux, Juan Fernando López Aguilar) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. Ich unterstütze nachdrücklich die Barzahlung und die freie Wahl des Zahlungsmittels als Grundrechte der europäischen Bürger. Unter dem Vorwand des Schutzes vor Terrorismus werden unsere Zahlungsfreiheiten weiter reduziert und kontrolliert. Ebenso werden sichere Wertaufbewahrung wie Gold und andere hochwertige Waren weiter reguliert. Dies ist ein Schritt in Richtung einer bargeldlosen Gesellschaft, in der alle Werttransfers überwacht werden.
Countering money laundering by criminal law (A8-0405/2017 - Ignazio Corrao) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Vorschlag verbessert den Rechtsrahmen für die strafrechtliche Bekämpfung der Geldwäsche. Er beseitigt einige Inkohärenzen zwischen Strafgesetzen in verschiedenen Mitgliedstaaten. Die Schließung dieser Schlupflöcher wird für die Bekämpfung der Geldwäsche von entscheidender Bedeutung sein.
Autonomous weapon systems (RC-B8-0308/2018, B8-0308/2018, B8-0309/2018, B8-0355/2018, B8-0359/2018, B8-0360/2018, B8-0361/2018, B8-0362/2018) DE
State of EU-US relations (A8-0251/2018 - Elmar Brok) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht betont, dass Präsident Trump sich klar für populistische und europafeindliche Kräfte ausspricht und kritisiert die derzeitige US-Außenpolitik sehr stark. Der Bericht liest sich teilweise wie ein Pamphlet, das vor allem gegen die Trump-Administration gerichtet ist, er ist zu wenig ausgewogen.
State of EU-China relations (A8-0252/2018 - Bas Belder) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht zeigt die Vorteile eines prosperierenden Handels mit China auf wirtschaftlicher und kultureller Basis auf, was ich absolut befürworte. Andererseits werden einige Problematiken angesprochen, die zum einen die Kompetenzen der EU deutlich überschreiten und zum anderen die geopolitische Situation Chinas deutlich verkennen.
Equivalence of field inspections (A8-0253/2018 - Czesław Adam Siekierski) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Vorschlag wird es Brasilien und der Republik Moldau, deren Kontrollsysteme anerkannt sind, ermöglichen, bestimmte Arten von Saatgut in die EU einzuführen. Qualitätskontrollen und Feldinspektionen in diesen Ländern entsprechen europäischen Standards. Der Vorschlag verfolgt das Ziel, die landwirtschaftliche Produktivität und eine rationelle Entwicklung der landwirtschaftlichen Produktion zu steigern. Er verfolgt auch das Ziel, die Verfügbarkeit von Lieferungen sicherzustellen.
Common system of value added tax as regards the special scheme for small enterprises (A8-0260/2018 - Tom Vandenkendelaere) DE
Ich unterstütze den Vorschlag der Kommission, die Belastung von Klein- und Mittelbetrieben mit umsatzsteuerrelevanten Auflagen zu senken. Ich unterstütze die Änderungen des Berichts in Bezug auf die Einrichtung eines zentrales „One-Stop-Shop“, um Umsatzsteuermeldepflichten für kleine Unternehmen im grenzüberschreitenden Handel zu vereinfachen und die Umsatzsteuersysteme der Mitgliedstaaten besser offenzulegen.
Implementing decision on subjecting the new psychoactive substances cyclopropylfentanyl and methoxyacetylfentanyl to control measures (A8-0271/2018 - Branislav Škripek) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Rat schlägt vor, die im Bericht angeführten, neuen psychoaktiv wirkenden Substanzen den Kontrollmaßnahmen der EU zu unterwerfen, da diese noch nicht im EU-Einheitsabkommen über Betäubungsmittel von 1961 aufgelistet sind. Da ein einheitliches Vorgehen im Kampf gegen neue psychoaktive Drogen unerlässlich ist, ist der Bericht zu unterstützen.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Bulgaria, Greece, Lithuania and Poland (A8-0272/2018 - Janusz Lewandowski) DE
Draft Amending Budget No 4/2018: mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Bulgaria, Greece, Lithuania and Poland (A8-0273/2018 - Siegfried Mureşan) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Hier sollen Mittel aus dem Europäischen Solidaritätsfonds für Bulgarien, Griechenland, Litauen und Polen ausgeschüttet werden. Dies ist aufgrund der Naturkatastrophen in den erwähnten Staaten sinnvoll und notwendig. Um diese Mittel ausschütten zu können, muss das Budget für 2018 adaptiert werden. Die entsprechende Adaptierung erfolgt durch diesen Bericht.
The impact of EU cohesion policy on Northern Ireland (A8-0240/2018 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Sollte Nordirland nach dem Brexit Teil der EU werden, sind diese Gelder vertretbar. Sollte Nordirland allerdings Teil des Vereinigten Königsreichs bleiben, würde ein Drittstaat Mittel aus EU-Fonds erhalten, in die er selbst nicht einzahlt. Zunächst muss der Status Nordirlands geklärt werden. Vorwegnahmen sind zu vermeiden und beeinflussen nur die Brexit-Verhandlungen.
Specific measures for Greece (A8-0244/2018 - Pascal Arimont) DE
Pathways for the reintegration of workers recovering from injury and illness into quality employment (A8-0208/2018 - Jana Žitňanská) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Obwohl wir uns einig sind, dass alters- und stressbedingte Probleme gelöst werden müssen, um die wirtschaftliche Leistung zu verbessern und die sozialen Kosten für die Gesellschaft zu senken, und dass ein koordinierter Ansatz in der EU sinnvoll ist, sollten die Mitgliedstaaten für ihre eigene Sozialpolitik verantwortlich sein. Ich bin auch nicht der Meinung, dass eine verstärkte Finanzierung der ESI-Fonds notwendig ist, um diese Probleme zu lösen.
Relationships between the EU and third countries concerning financial services regulation and supervision (A8-0263/2018 - Brian Hayes) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt, da er das Ermessen der Kommission bei der Gleichwertigkeit der Finanzaufsichtsbehörden von Drittländern kritisiert. Ich unterstütze eine demokratischere Kontrolle durch das Parlament, den Rat und die europäischen Marktbehörden. Ich stimme auch zu, dass Äquivalenzentscheidungen in Zusammenhang mit Geldwäsche und Steuerbetrug besser geprüft werden sollten.
Boosting growth and cohesion in EU border regions (A8-0266/2018 - Krzysztof Hetman) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Es wird ein ausstehender Vorschlag der Kommission für eine Verordnung zu einem Verwaltungsinstrument für grenzüberschreitende Zusammenarbeit erwartet. Dies wird zu einer besseren Zusammenarbeit innerhalb der EU führen, insbesondere mit den Grenzregionen im Hinblick auf die Einwanderungskrise.
Structural Reform Support Programme: financial envelope and general objective (A8-0227/2018 - Ruža Tomašić) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. Das Programm zur Unterstützung von Strukturreformen leitet europäische Gelder an Mitgliedstaaten weiter, die Reformen umsetzen sollten (was grundsätzlich positiv zu bewerten ist). Es gibt jedoch wenige Garantien dafür, dass diese Reformen tatsächlich umgesetzt werden. Die vorliegende Methode ist schwer mit demokratischen Prinzipien in Einklang zu bringen und lässt außer Acht, dass es für die Mitgliedstaaten kein einheitliches Modell gibt.
Euratom Programme complementing the Horizon 2020 Framework Programme (A8-0258/2018 - Rebecca Harms) DE
Measures to prevent and combat mobbing and sexual harassment at the workplace, in public spaces, and in political life in the EU (A8-0265/2018 - Pina Picierno) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Opfer von Gewalt und Belästigung greifen aufgrund der geringen Erfolgsaussichten oder aufgrund des Risikos von Vergeltungsmaßnahmen oft nicht zu rechtlichen Maßnahmen. Aus diesem Grund muss das Bewusstsein in Bezug auf sexuelle Belästigung und Mobbing am Arbeitsplatz geschärft werden.
Language equality in the digital age (A8-0228/2018 - Jill Evans) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Initiativbericht behandelt das Problem der Mehrsprachigkeit innerhalb der EU bezogen auf das digitale Zeitalter. Die Berichterstatterin schlägt vor, entsprechende Grundvoraussetzungen zu schaffen, um die Mehrsprachigkeit in Europa zu fördern. Verschiedene politische Optionen stehen zur Auswahl, die die Gleichstellung der Sprachen in Europa mittels Anwendung neuer Technologien verbessern sollen.
Transparent and accountable management of natural resources in developing countries: the case of forests (A8-0249/2018 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Copyright in the Digital Single Market (A8-0245/2018 - Axel Voss) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Die vorgeschlagene Verordnung hat gewisse Lücken aufgewiesen, die aus Sicht der Endnutzer nicht ausreichend sind, bereits bestehende Freiheiten im Internet zu gewährleisten. Andererseits besteht die legitime Forderung der Kreativwirtschaft, geistiges Eigentum besser zu schützen. Das Parlament wird sich in der nächsten Plenarsitzung erneut mit dieser Angelegenheit auseinandersetzen.
European citizens’ initiative (A8-0226/2018 - György Schöpflin) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Bei der Europäischen Bürgerinitiative „European Citizens Initiative“ handelt es sich um das Vorhaben, europäische Bürger in das Gesetzgebungsverfahren der EU durch eine direkte Partizipation stärker einzubinden. Der Bericht fordert einige Nachbesserungen, um den Prozess zugänglicher zu machen.
Launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Croatia (A8-0225/2018 - Jaromír Štětina) DE
Financial rules applicable to the general budget of the Union (A8-0211/2017 - Ingeborg Gräßle, Richard Ashworth) DE
Ich bin davon überzeugt, dass eine nachhaltige Lösung für jene Mitgliedstaaten erforderlich ist, die Schwierigkeiten haben, bestehende Finanzvorschriften umzusetzen. Dies wird aber durch die in diesem Bericht vorgeschlagenen Regelungen nicht erreicht. Aus diesem Grund habe ich mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten.
European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) (A8-0322/2017 - Kinga Gál) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Das „European Travel Information and Authorisation System“ wird es ermöglichen, dass Drittstaatsangehörige, die von einer Visumspflicht befreit sind und in den Schengen-Raum einreisen, vorab elektronisch überprüft werden. So werden bestehende Sicherheitslücken geschlossen und die Kontrolle der Einreise von Nicht-EU-Bürgern schlussendlich kohärent gestaltet.
European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS): Europol tasks (A8-0323/2017 - Kinga Gál) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Das „European Travel Information and Authorisation System“ wird bestehende Sicherheitslücken schließen und die Kontrolle der Einreise von Nicht-EU Bürgern kohärent gestalten. Der Abgleich mit den Datenbanken von Europol und Interpol, SIS und VIS wird dazu beitragen, die innere Sicherheit zu verbessern und illegale Einwanderung zu verhindern.
European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (A8-0404/2017 - Monica Macovei) DE
Um angemessen auf neue Herausforderungen reagieren zu können, muss die Agentur für das Betriebsmanagement von IT-Großsystemen (eu-LISA) neue Aufgaben übernehmen. Die Agentur wird fortan auch für die Entwicklung und Verwaltung künftiger IT-Großsysteme zuständig sein. Daneben wird eine notwendige Aktualisierung des Europäischen Strafregisterinformationssystems vorgesehen. Diesen Entwicklungen stimme ich zu und habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt.
2019 budget - Trilogue mandate (A8-0247/2018 - Daniele Viotti) DE
Der Berichterstatter fordert eine weitere Aufstockung der Mittel in fast allen Bereichen. Dies ist nach meiner Auffassung in Brexit-Zeiten unvertretbar, insbesondere in Anbetracht der Tatsache, dass möglichen Einsparungspotenzialen in diversen Bereichen gar nicht bzw. nur unzureichend nachgegangen wird. Ich habe daher gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt.
73rd Session of the UN General Assembly (A8-0230/2018 - Eugen Freund) DE
The migration crisis and humanitarian situation in Venezuela and at its borders (RC-B8-0315/2018, B8-0315/2018, B8-0316/2018, B8-0317/2018, B8-0318/2018, B8-0319/2018, B8-0320/2018, B8-0321/2018) DE
Adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-US Privacy Shield (B8-0305/2018) DE
The adverse effects of the US Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act on EU citizens (B8-0306/2018) DE
Ich habe für diese Entschließung gestimmt. Die Entschließung fordert die Kommission und die Mitgliedstaaten auf, die Privatsphäre und die Daten ihrer Bürger zu schützen, die insbesondere im Rahmen von FACTA in die USA und den IRS übertragen werden. Alle Informationen, die an die US-Behörden übermittelt werden, sollten den EU-Datenschutzvorschriften entsprechen.
Structural Reform Support Programme: financial envelope and general objective (A8-0227/2018 - Ruža Tomašić) DE
Reform of the electoral law of the European Union (A8-0248/2018 - Jo Leinen, Danuta Maria Hübner) DE
Eine Reform des Wahlrechts der Europäischen Union sollte darauf abzielen, die Bürger Europas besser repräsentieren zu können. Die Einführung einer Prozenthürde, so wie diese im Bericht zu Lasten kleinerer Gruppen und Parteien gefordert wird, erwirkt genau das Gegenteil. Weniger Stimmen in Europa ist in einfachen Worten undemokratisch, und daher habe ich gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt.
Partnership Agreement between the EU and EAEC and Armenia (A8-0177/2018 - László Tőkés) DE
Partnership Agreement between the EU and EAEC and Armenia (resolution) (A8-0179/2018 - László Tőkés) DE
Beim Entschließungsantrag des Partnerschaftsabkommens zwischen der EU, EAEC und Armenien habe ich mich enthalten. Zwar ist das Abkommen selbst, durch welches sich auch österreichische Firmen an Investitionen in der Region beteiligen, zu begrüßen. Jedoch hat der Verfasser gewisse Aspekte betreffend LGBTI und Russland in diese Entschließung eingebaut, welche in Zusammenhang mit dem Abkommen irrelevant sind.
EU-Iraq Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (A8-0222/2018 - Tokia Saïfi) DE
Dieser Vertrag stellt einen ersten wichtigen Schritt in Richtung Zusammenarbeit zwischen der EU und dem Irak dar. Trotz der positiven Aspiration betreffend die Handelsbeziehungen zwischen den Parteien vermisse ich eine klare Vereinbarung in den Bereichen illegale Migration und Terrorismusbekämpfung. Ich habe mich daher bei diesem Bericht enthalten.
EU-Iraq Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (resolution) (A8-0224/2018 - Tokia Saïfi) DE
Mehrere Maßnahmen in dieser Entschließung sind tatsächlich zu begrüßen, wie zum Beispiel der Schutz christlicher Minderheiten. Leider verfehlen es die Verfasser des Textes jedoch, eine objektive Sichtweise des Konflikts mit den Kurden zu präsentieren. Zusätzlich sind die vorgeschlagenen Lösungen für das Migrationsproblem meines Erachtens fehlerhaft. Ich habe mich bei dieser Entschließung enthalten.
EU-New Zealand Agreement relating to the modification of concessions (accession of Croatia) (A8-0220/2018 - Daniel Caspary) DE
Statute of the European System of Central Banks and of the European Central Bank: clearing and payment systems (A8-0219/2018 - Gabriel Mato, Danuta Maria Hübner) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Ich befürworte EMIR 2 und die Regulierungsbefugnisse der EZB über zentralen Gegenparteien. Es ist begrüßenswert, dass wir mit dieser Neuformulierung des Mandats der EZB die Ermessensbefugnis des Eurosystems gegenüber CCP einschränken können. Jedoch hätte diese Einschränkung meines Erachtens weitreichender sein können.
Vehicle taxation: charging of heavy good vehicles for the use of certain infrastructures (A8-0200/2018 - Deirdre Clune) DE
Draft amending budget No 2/2018: Entering the surplus of the financial year 2017 (A8-0209/2018 - Siegfried Mureşan) DE
Ich stimme einer Mittelverwendung aus dem Überschuss des Jahres 2017 für ein weiteres Migrationsabkommen mit der Türkei nicht zu. Dieser Überschuss wäre besser genutzt, um das – aufgrund des Brexit – rückläufige Budget auszugleichen oder alternativ die Beiträge der Mitgliedstaaten zu reduzieren. Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt.
Draft amending budget No 3/2018: Extension of the Facility for refugees in Turkey (A8-0246/2018 - Siegfried Mureşan) DE
EU guarantee to the EIB against losses under financing operations supporting investment projects outside the Union, as regards Iran (B8-0313/2018) DE
Negotiations on the EU-Azerbaijan Comprehensive Agreement (A8-0185/2018 - Norica Nicolai) DE
Ich habe mich beim Bericht der Beziehungen der EU zu Aserbaidschan enthalten. Obwohl der Bericht wichtige Punkte anspricht, beispielsweise die Förderung der Demokratie und den Kampf gegen die Korruption, werden meiner Meinung nach auch andere ebenso wichtige Aspekte wie der Konflikt mit Bergkarabach und die Rolle der Türkei komplett ausgelassen.
Cooperation Agreement between the EU and the Agency for Aerial Navigation Safety in Africa and Madagascar (A8-0213/2018 - Jerzy Buzek) DE
Extension of the EU-US Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation (A8-0212/2018 - Rolandas Paksas) DE
European High Performance Computing Joint Undertaking (A8-0217/2018 - Zigmantas Balčytis) DE
Eine bessere Zusammenarbeit aller EU-Mitgliedstaaten auf dem Gebiet des High-Performance Computing liegt im Interesse aller Akteure. Ich habe diesem Bericht zugestimmt, da zukünftig die Beschaffungskosten von teurer Hardware reduziert und im Bereich Forschung und Entwicklung neuer Technologien eine bessere Effizienz erreicht werden kann.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/009 FR/Air France (A8-0210/2018 - Alain Lamassoure) DE
Role of cities in the institutional framework of the Union (A8-0203/2018 - Kazimierz Michał Ujazdowski) DE
Diesem Bericht habe ich zugestimmt, um eine stärkere Einbindung der Städte bzw. eine Berücksichtigung von deren Anliegen im Entscheidungsprozess ermöglichen zu können. Dadurch soll sichergestellt werden, dass eine zunehmend wichtigere Rolle der Städte, die immer mehr Einwohner aufnehmen, besser berücksichtigt wird.
Three-dimensional printing: intellectual property rights and civil liability (A8-0223/2018 - Joëlle Bergeron) DE
In diesem Bericht wird vorgeschlagen, bestehendes Unionsrecht in Bezug auf die Haftung durch die Kommission prüfen zu lassen. Dadurch will der Berichterstatter sicherstellen, dass die bestehenden Rechtsnormen in der EU aktualisiert werden. Dies ist eine durchaus sinnvolle Forderung. Daher habe ich diesem Bericht zugestimmt.
European Defence Industrial Development Programme (A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête) DE
Dieser Bericht zielt darauf ab, es der Europäischen Union zu ermöglichen, erste wichtige Schritte im Ausbau eines eigenen Verteidigungsprogramms, unabhängig von Drittstaaten und Organisationen, zu ermöglichen. In Anbetracht der derzeit schwierigen Umstände im Bereich der europäischen Sicherheit halte ich eine solche Regulierung für sinnvoll und habe daher für diesen Bericht gestimmt.
Notification of investment projects in energy infrastructure: repeal (A8-0211/2018 - Barbara Kappel) DE
Eine effizientere Verwendung von Mitteln für Forschungs- und Entwicklungsprojekte ist erstrebenswert und daher zu begrüßen. Der Bericht, dem ich zugestimmt habe, setzt sich genau dieses Ziel, um durch Synergieeffekte Kosten für alle Mitgliedstaaten zu verringern. Die Auswirkungen auf den Haushalt sind dabei nur sehr begrenzt.
Measures to strengthen administrative cooperation in the field of value-added tax (A8-0215/2018 - Roberts Zīle) DE
Violation of rights of indigenous peoples in the world (A8-0194/2018 - Francisco Assis) DE
Der Berichterstatter hat versucht, den Schutz indigener Völker weiter zu fördern. Obwohl ich selbstverständlich einer solchen Forderung nur zustimmen kann, bin ich der Überzeugung, dass dieser Bericht es verfehlt, auf die tatsächlichen Ursachen dieser Problematik hinzuweisen und leider auch keine nachhaltigen Lösungen zum Schutz indigener Völker vorschlägt. Ich habe mich deshalb bei diesem Bericht enthalten.
Climate diplomacy (A8-0221/2018 - Arne Lietz, Jo Leinen) DE
Der Bericht stellt fest, dass ein Mangel an Ressourcen aufgrund des Klimawandels politische und wirtschaftliche Konflikte verursachen kann. Dieser Behauptung kann ich zwar folgen, doch ist der im Bericht vorgeschlagene Lösungsansatz, einer solchen Entwicklung mit einem Zertifikatehandel gegensteuern zu wollen, zweifelsohne nicht zielführend. Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten.
Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations: Enforcement requirements and specific rules for posting drivers in the road transport sector (A8-0206/2018 - Merja Kyllönen) DE
Decision to enter into interinstitutional negotiations Amending Regulation (EC) No 1071/2009 and Regulation (EC) No 1072/2009 with a view to adapting them to developments in the sector (A8-0204/2018 - Ismail Ertug) DE
Objection to Commission delegated regulation amending delegated regulation (EU) 2017/118 establishing fisheries conservation measures for the protection of the marine environment in the North Sea (B8-0299/2018) DE
Monitoring the application of EU law 2016 (A8-0197/2018 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. Ungeachtet der Anmerkungen zur fehlerhaften Umsetzung des EU-Rechts durch die Mitgliedstaaten kann der Berichterstatter nicht zulassen, dass seine politischen Präferenzen in dem Bericht geklärt werden. Darüber hinaus behindere ihm zufolge der Gebrauch von Amtssprachen in Schulen die Freizügigkeit in der Union.
Composition of the European Parliament (A8-0207/2018 - Danuta Maria Hübner, Pedro Silva Pereira) DE
Insolvency proceedings: updated annexes to the Regulation (A8-0174/2018 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
EU-Iceland Agreement on supplementary rules for external borders and visas for 2014-2020 (A8-0196/2018 - Anders Primdahl Vistisen) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Abkommensentwurf sieht einen jährlichen Finanzbeitrag Islands zum Haushalt des Fonds für die innere Sicherheit – Grenzen und Visa – mittels eines Jahresbeitrags vor. Durch den finanziellen Beitrag leistet dieser assoziierte Staat seinen Beitrag zur Kontrolle der Außengrenzen und übernimmt einen Teil der gemeinsamen Verantwortung.
EU-Switzerland Agreement on supplementary rules for external borders and visas for 2014-2020 (A8-0195/2018 - Claude Moraes) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Abkommensentwurf sieht einen jährlichen Finanzbeitrag der Schweiz zum Haushalt des Fonds für die innere Sicherheit – Grenzen und Visa – mittels eines Jahresbeitrags vor. Durch den finanziellen Beitrag der Schweiz leistet dieser assoziierte Staat seinen Beitrag zur Kontrolle der Außengrenzen und übernimmt einen Teil der gemeinsamen Verantwortung.
Implementation of the remaining provisions of the Schengen acquis relating to the Schengen Information System in Bulgaria and Romania (A8-0192/2018 - Monica Macovei) DE
Cohesion policy and the circular economy (A8-0184/2018 - Davor Škrlec) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Die vorgeschlagenen Maßnahmen sind prinzipiell ein Schritt in die richtige Richtung. Es wird aber nicht hinreichend erläutert, warum die genannten Maßnahmen nicht besser auf mitgliedstaatlicher Ebene gelöst werden können. Außerdem droht mit diesen Maßnahmen auch ein Überborden von Bürokratie.
Negotiations on the modernisation of the EU-Chile Association Agreement (A8-0158/2018 - Charles Tannock) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Das Assoziierungsabkommen zwischen Chile und der EU muss in einigen Punkten erneuert werden. Es handelt sich um Punkte wie interinstitutionelle Zusammenarbeit, Zusammenarbeit in verschiedenen Organisationen und die zwischenpolitischen Beziehungen zwischen der EU und Chile.
Cyber defence (A8-0189/2018 - Urmas Paet) DE
Clearing obligation, reporting requirements and risk-mitigation techniques for OTC derivatives and trade repositories (A8-0181/2018 - Werner Langen) DE
Der Bericht schlägt vor, die EMIR-Verordnung der Kommission zu ändern, die den Handel mit OTC-Finanzderivaten regelt. Der REFIT-Vorschlag der Kommission betont die Notwendigkeit von Deregulierung auf europäischer Ebene, um dadurch den Mitgliedstaaten mehr Freiheiten in der Regulierung von OTC-Finanzderivaten zu geben. Für die nächsten zwei bis drei Jahre gibt es auch Ausnahmeregelungen für Altersvorsorgesysteme (PSA), um die Kosten für Pensionsfonds, die heute mit extrem niedrigen Zinsen kämpfen, zu senken. Nach diesem Zeitraum werden die Regeln, vorausgesetzt, die Zinssätze haben sich normalisiert, auch für PSA schrittweise eingeführt.Der Bericht fordert die Kommission außerdem auf, unterschiedliche Clearingschwellen für finanzielle und nichtfinanzielle Gegenparteien zu entwickeln, da sie unterschiedliche Risiken darstellen. In dem Bericht wird außerdem gefordert, dass diese Schwellenwerte regelmäßiger aktualisiert werden, damit die Regulierungsbehörden schneller auf systemische Schocks am Markt reagieren können.Der Bericht schlägt auch vor, Ausnahmen von der Clearingpflicht für die Reduzierung von Systemrisiken in Portfolios zu gewähren. Durch die Verringerung der Risiken in bestehenden Derivateportfolios, die sogenannte Portfolio-Komprimierung, können ESMA und ESRB solche Verpflichtungen gewähren, die finanzielle Gegenparteien dazu veranlassen, ihr systemisches Risiko zu verringern.Bei der Implementierung von EMIR-REFIT müssen wir uns auf die großen Finanzakteure konzentrieren, die ein großes systemisches Risiko für die Wirtschaft der EU darstellen.
Common rules in the field of civil aviation and European Union Aviation Safety Agency (A8-0364/2016 - Marian-Jean Marinescu) DE
CO2 emissions from and fuel consumption of new heavy-duty vehicles (A8-0010/2018 - Damiano Zoffoli) DE
Modernisation of education in the EU (A8-0173/2018 - Krystyna Łybacka) DE
Towards a sustainable and competitive European aquaculture sector (A8-0186/2018 - Carlos Iturgaiz) DE
Implementation of the EU Youth Strategy (A8-0162/2018 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Implementation of the Ecodesign Directive (A8-0165/2018 - Frédérique Ries) DE
Responding to petitions on tackling precariousness and the abusive use of fixed-term contracts (B8-0238/2018) DE
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece, Spain, France and Portugal (A8-0175/2018 - José Manuel Fernandes) DE
Draft amending budget No 1/2018 accompanying the proposal to mobilise the EU Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Greece, Spain, France and Portugal (C8-0181/2018) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2018/000 TA 2018 - Technical assistance at the initiative of the Commission (A8-0172/2018 - Eider Gardiazabal Rubial) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified maize GA21 (MON-ØØØ21-9) (D056125) (B8-0232/2018) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified maize 1507 × 59122 × MON 810 × NK603, and genetically modified maize combining two or three of the single events 1507, 59122, MON 810 and NK603 (D056123) (B8-0233/2018) DE
The future of food and farming (A8-0178/2018 - Herbert Dorfmann) DE
Fishing mortality ranges and safeguard levels for certain herring stocks in the Baltic Sea (A8-0149/2018 - Alain Cadec) DE
Statistics of goods transport by inland waterways (codification) (A8-0154/2018 - Lidia Joanna Geringer de Oedenberg) DE
EU-Switzerland Agreement on the cumulation of origin between the EU, Switzerland, Norway and Turkey in the framework of the Generalised System of Preferences (A8-0151/2018 - Tiziana Beghin) DE
EU-Norway Agreement on the cumulation of origin between the EU, Switzerland, Norway and Turkey in the framework of the Generalised System of Preferences (A8-0152/2018 - Tiziana Beghin) DE
EU-Norway Agreement on administrative cooperation, combating fraud and recovery of claims in the field of Value Added Tax (A8-0147/2018 - Miguel Viegas) DE
Optimisation of the value chain in the EU fishing sector (A8-0163/2018 - Clara Eugenia Aguilera García) DE
Implementation of CAP young farmers’ tools in the EU after the 2013 reform (A8-0157/2018 - Nicola Caputo) DE
Posting of workers in the framework of the provision of services (A8-0319/2017 - Elisabeth Morin-Chartier, Agnes Jongerius) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Ich stimme der allgemeinen Absicht des Vorschlags zu, nämlich „gleicher Lohn für gleiche Arbeit am gleichen Ort“. Nichtsdestotrotz glaube ich, dass die Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Arbeitnehmer vor Diskriminierung aufgrund des unlauteren Wettbewerbs im Bereich der Sozialversicherungssysteme nicht weit genug gehen.
Management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Convention Area of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (A8-0377/2017 - Linnéa Engström) DE
Sustainable finance (A8-0164/2018 - Molly Scott Cato) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Obwohl ich den Übergang zu einer entkarbonisierten, grünen Wirtschaft nachdrücklich unterstütze, birgt dieser Vorschlag meines Erachtens ein zu hohes Risiko, um die Kreditwürdigkeit grüner Investitionen zu überschätzen, was die Stabilität unserer Wirtschaft gefährden könnte.
Subjecting the new psychoactive substance ADB-CHMINACA to control measures (A8-0133/2018 - Maite Pagazaurtundúa Ruiz) DE
Subjecting the new psychoactive substance CUMYL-4CN-BINACA to control measures (A8-0134/2018 - Maite Pagazaurtundúa Ruiz) DE
Annual report 2016 on the protection of EU’s financial interests - Fight against fraud (A8-0135/2018 - Gilles Pargneaux) DE
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: genetically modified sugar beet H7-1 (B8-0220/2018) DE
Ich habe für diesen Entschließungsantrag gestimmt. Ich unterstütze die Voraussetzungen zur Wahrung des hohen Schutzniveaus für das Leben und die Gesundheit des Menschen, das Wohlergehen der Tiere und die Belange der Umwelt, welche im Zusammenhang mit genetisch veränderten Lebens-und Futtermitteln nicht gewährleistet sind.
Annual report on the control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank for 2016 (A8-0139/2018 - Marco Valli) DE
Presidential elections in Venezuela (B8-0225/2018) DE
Cohesion policy and thematic objective ‘promoting sustainable transport and removing bottlenecks in key network infrastructures’ (A8-0136/2018 - Andrey Novakov) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Eine Investition in die Binnenmarkt-Infrastruktur ist aufgrund ökonomischer Skaleneffekte zu befürworten, aber bevor der MFR festgesetzt ist, gibt es keine Sicherheit, ob eine Ausweitung der EU-Investitionen keine weitere Belastung der Nettozahler enthält. Außerdem ist die Zusage der EU-Mittel eine nationale Angelegenheit.
A global ban on animal testing for cosmetics (B8-0217/2018) DE
Current situation and future prospects for the sheep and goat sectors in the EU (A8-0064/2018 - Esther Herranz García) DE
Common system of value added tax, with regard to the obligation to respect a minimum standard rate (A8-0124/2018 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Prevention of the use of the financial system for the purposes of money laundering or terrorist financing (A8-0056/2017 - Krišjānis Kariņš, Judith Sargentini) DE
Approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (A8-0048/2017 - Daniel Dalton) DE
Organic production and labelling of organic products (A8-0311/2015 - Martin Häusling) DE
Guidelines for the employment policies of the Member States (A8-0140/2018 - Miroslavs Mitrofanovs) DE
Estimates of revenue and expenditure for the financial year 2019 – Section I – European Parliament (A8-0146/2018 - Paul Rübig) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. Obwohl ich viele der in dem Bericht genannten Ziele über Transparenz, Cyber-Sicherheit und Digitalisierung befürworte, befürchte ich, dass die Einschränkungen der Kommunikationskampagne die Redefreiheit und die Freiheit der politischen Parteien zu stark einschränken.
Proposal for a regulation of the European Parliament and the Council on European business statistics, amending Regulation (EC) no 184/2005 and repealing 10 legal acts in the field of business statistics (A8-0094/2018 - Janusz Lewandowski) DE
Protection of investigative journalists in Europe: the case of Slovak journalist Ján Kuciak and Martina Kušnírová (B8-0186/2018) DE
Ich habe mich bei dieser Entschließung enthalten. Viele Punkte, wie die Bekämpfung der Korruption in der Slowakei, sind positiv zu sehen. Andererseits könnte beispielsweise mit einem permanenten Programm zur finanziellen Unterstützung auf einen staatlich instrumentalisierten Journalismus hingearbeitet werden, welchen ich in Gänze ablehne.
A European values instrument to support civil society organisations which promote democracy, rule of law and fundamental values within the European Union (B8-0189/2018) DE
The violation of human rights and the rule of law in the case of two Greek soldiers arrested and detained in Turkey (B8-0194/2018, B8-0196/2018) DE
Implementation of the Treaty provisions concerning national Parliaments (A8-0127/2018 - Paulo Rangel) DE
Annual Report on Competition Policy (A8-0049/2018 - Ramon Tremosa i Balcells) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Obwohl der Bericht viele gute Elemente enthält, fordert er auch eine weitere steuerliche Harmonisierung in der EU und begrüßt die Vereinfachung der Vorschriften für staatliche Beihilfen für öffentliche Investitionen in Häfen und Flughäfen, womit ich nicht einverstanden bin.
Vaccine hesitancy and drop in vaccination rates in Europe (B8-0188/2018, B8-0195/2018) DE
Ich habe mich bei dieser Entschließung enthalten. Obwohl ich die Forderung nach mehr Transparenz hinsichtlich Impfstoffen und die Verpflichtung, Migranten und Flüchtlinge auf ihre Impfgeschichte zu untersuchen, unterstütze, glaube ich, dass die Bürger in der Lage sein sollten, selbst zu entscheiden (abgesehen von den verpflichtenden Impfungen).
Implementation of the European Protection Order Directive (A8-0065/2018 - Soraya Post, Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio) DE
Implementation of the Bologna Process – state of play and follow-up (B8-0190/2018) DE
Ich habe mich bei dieser Entschließung enthalten. Ich bin voll auf die Ziele des Bologna-Prozesses der Chancengleichheit und Qualität in der Bildung ausgerichtet. Trotzdem denke ich, dass eine Erhöhung der finanziellen Mittel für den Bildungsbereich auf bis zu 3 % des BIP eine unnötige Mehrbelastung der Mitgliedstaaten ist.
EU-Australia Framework Agreement (A8-0110/2018 - Francisco José Millán Mon) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht enthält eine Reihe von Themen bezüglich der Beziehungen zwischen der EU und Australien, denen ich zustimme (in Bezug auf wirtschaftliche Zusammenarbeit, Umwelt usw.), aber meiner Meinung nach ist er zu kritisch und zu ideologisch in Bezug auf die Beziehungen zu Russland.
EU-Australia Framework Agreement (Resolution) (A8-0119/2018 - Francisco José Millán Mon) DE
Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (A8-0131/2018 - Helga Stevens) DE
Council of Europe Convention on the Prevention of Terrorism (Additional Protocol) (A8-0132/2018 - Helga Stevens) DE
Packaging and packaging waste (A8-0029/2017 - Simona Bonafè) DE
End-of-life vehicles, waste batteries and accumulators and waste electrical and electronic equipment (A8-0013/2017 - Simona Bonafè) DE
Procedural rules in the field of environmental reporting (A8-0253/2017 - Francesc Gambús) DE
Integrity policy of the Commission, in particular the appointment of the Secretary-General of the European Commission (B8-0214/2018) DE
Progress on UN Global compacts for safe, orderly and regular migration and on refugees (B8-0184/2018) DE
Implementation of the EU external financing instruments: mid-term review 2017 and the future post-2020 architecture (A8-0112/2018 - Marietje Schaake) DE
Annual reports 2015-2016 on subsidiarity and proportionality (A8-0141/2018 - Mady Delvaux) DE
EU-Lebanon Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation: participation of Lebanon in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (A8-0352/2017 - Sofia Sakorafa) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Wir unterstützen das Abkommen, weil die PRIMA-Initiative versucht, wissenschaftliche Lösungen für Agrar- und Ernährungssysteme im Libanon zu entwickeln. Auf diese Weise wird Menschen in ihrem eigenen Land geholfen, sie werden gestärkt, und der Massenflucht der Einwanderer kann entgegengewirkt werden.
EU-Mauritius Fisheries Partnership Agreement: fishing opportunities and financial contribution (A8-0053/2018 - Norica Nicolai) DE
EU-Norway Agreement concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products (A8-0126/2018 - Tiziana Beghin) DE
A European strategy for the promotion of protein crops (A8-0121/2018 - Jean-Paul Denanot) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Pflanzliche Eiweiße werden immer wichtiger, daher ist eine europäische Strategie zur Förderung von Eiweißpflanzen notwendig. Dennoch müssen wir uns der Gefahren bewusst sein, die der Import dieser Pflanzen auf unsere Wirtschaft und auf die Bedingungen bezüglich genetischer Veränderung haben kann.
Inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework (A8-0262/2017 - Norbert Lins) DE
Binding annual greenhouse gas emission reductions to meet commitments under the Paris Agreement (A8-0208/2017 - Gerben-Jan Gerbrandy) DE
Statute and funding of European political parties and European political foundations (A8-0373/2017 - Mercedes Bresso, Rainer Wieland) DE
Implementation of the 7th Environment Action Programme (A8-0059/2018 - Daciana Octavia Sârbu) DE
Gender equality in the media sector in the EU (A8-0031/2018 - Michaela Šojdrová) DE
Ich habe diesen Bericht abgelehnt. Ich stimme der Kritik am Bericht über die Vertretung von Frauen in den Medien nicht zu und ich glaube nicht, dass LGBTI-Personen nicht ausreichend in den Medien behandelt werden. Frauen und Medien müssen frei sein in der Art und Weise, wie sie dargestellt und porträtiert werden.
Empowering women and girls through the digital sector (B8-0183/2018) DE
Implementation of the Development Cooperation Instrument, the Humanitarian Aid Instrument and the European Development Fund (A8-0118/2018 - Enrique Guerrero Salom) DE
Enhancing developing countries' debt sustainability (A8-0129/2018 - Charles Goerens) DE
Strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion in the EU (A8-0138/2018 - Marc Joulaud) DE
EU-Comoros fisheries partnership agreement: denunciation (A8-0058/2018 - João Ferreira) DE
Europass: framework for skills and qualifications (A8-0244/2017 - Thomas Mann, Svetoslav Hristov Malinov) DE
Creative Europe Programme (2014 to 2020) (A8-0369/2017 - Silvia Costa) DE
Location of the seat of the European Medicines Agency (A8-0063/2018 - Giovanni La Via) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Berichterstatter fordert, dass die Kosten im Zusammenhang mit der Verlegung des Sitzes der Europäischen Arzmeimittel-Agentur in vollem Umfang vom derzeitigen Gastland getragen werden müssen. Weiters dürfen die normalen betrieblichen Bedürfnisse der Agentur nicht durch den Umzug beeinträchtigt werden.
Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (A8-0051/2018 - Alain Lamassoure) DE
Common Corporate Tax Base (A8-0050/2018 - Paul Tang) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Die Gemeinsame Körperschaftsteuer-Bemessungsgrundlage birgt die Gefahr einer weiteren Steuerharmonisierung, die die Souveränität der Mitgliedstaaten im fiskalischen Bereich ernsthaft einholen würde. Gleichwohl ist ein koordinierter Ansatz zur Bekämpfung der Steuerhinterziehung und der tax base erosion zu begrüßen.
Situation in Syria (RC-B8-0139/2018, B8-0139/2018, B8-0141/2018, B8-0142/2018, B8-0143/2018, B8-0144/2018, B8-0146/2018, B8-0150/2018) DE
US attack on EU farm support under the CAP (in the context of Spanish olives) (B8-0137/2018, B8-0137/2018, B8-0138/2018, B8-0145/2018, B8-0147/2018, B8-0148/2018, B8-0149/2018, B8-0151/2018) DE
Guidelines on the framework of future EU-UK relations (B8-0134/2018, B8-0135/2018) DE
Rail transport statistics (A8-0038/2018 - Karima Delli) DE
Measures for the control of Newcastle disease (A8-0026/2018 - Adina-Ioana Vălean) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Die hier getroffenen Maßnahmen auf europäischer Ebene zur Bekämpfung von Krankheiten sind notwendig und sinnvoll. Die Änderung der Richtlinie ist erforderlich, damit die Kommission im Zusammenhang mit dem Brexit innerhalb der Frist einen neuen Standort für das Referenzlaboratorium finden kann.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/008 DE/Goodyear (A8-0061/2018 - Ingeborg Gräßle) DE
Implementation of the Protocol on the financial consequences of the expiry of the ECSC Treaty and on the Research Fund for Coal and Steel (A8-0034/2018 - Jean Arthuis) DE
EU-New Zealand agreement on cooperation and mutual administrative assistance in customs matters (A8-0029/2018 - Daniel Caspary) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Die internationale Abstimmung zwischen verschiedenen Staaten in Handelsangelegenheiten ist sehr wichtig. Der Bericht weist auch darauf hin, dass es einer besseren Eindämmung illegaler Importe bedarf. Dies schützt den Binnenmarkt und die europäischen Produzenten.
A European strategy on Cooperative Intelligent Transport Systems (A8-0036/2018 - István Ujhelyi) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Die Verfahren sollten auch aus Sicht des Datenschutzes genauer beleuchtet werden. Selbst mit häufigem Zertifikatswechsel könnten Nachrichten weiterhin miteinander verknüpfbar sein, wodurch die Privatsphäre der Verkehrsteilnehmer eingeschränkt wird. Des Weiteren muss eine Sicherheitsstrategie erarbeitet werden, um mögliche Hacker- und Cyberangriffe zu verhindern.
Cross-border parcel delivery services (A8-0315/2017 - Lucy Anderson) DE
Initial qualification and periodic training of drivers of certain road vehicles and driving licences (A8-0321/2017 - Peter Lundgren) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Die Betriebskosten zugunsten der Qualifikationen von Berufskraftfahrern zu senken, ist eine sehr kurzfristige Strategie. Die Weiterbildung von Arbeitnehmern – hier von Berufskraftfahrern – stellt auch einen wichtigen wirtschaftlichen Faktor dar, welcher nicht unterschätzt werden sollte. Durch Investitionen in die Qualifikationen von Arbeitnehmern wird das Innovationspotenzial gefördert.
Establishing the European Defence Industrial Development Programme aiming at supporting the competitiveness and innovative capacity of the EU defence industry (A8-0037/2018 - Françoise Grossetête) DE
Gender equality in EU trade agreements (A8-0023/2018 - Eleonora Forenza, Malin Björk) DE
Marrakesh Treaty: facilitating the access to published works for persons who are blind, visually impaired, or otherwise print disabled (A8-0400/2017 - Max Andersson) DE
Jurisdiction, recognition and enforcement of decisions in matrimonial matters and matters of parental responsibility, and international child abduction (A8-0388/2017 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Mit der vorgeschlagenen Neufassung wird es möglich werden, zahlreiche Fälle der Unklarheit und Rechtsunsicherheit sowie unnötige Verzögerungen und Erschwernisse auszuschließen. Es wird außerdem sichergestellt, dass Kinder mit größtmöglichem Respekt behandelt werden.
Implementation of the Youth Employment Initiative in the Member States (A8-0406/2017 - Romana Tomc) DE
Implementation of the Professional Qualifications Directive and the need for reform in professional services (A8-0401/2017 - Nicola Danti) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Richtlinie 36/2005 legt die Regeln für die Anerkennung von Berufsqualifikationen fest und gilt für alle Bürger eines EU-Mitgliedstaats, die einen reglementierten Beruf in einem anderen Mitgliedstaat ausüben möchten als den, in dem sie berufliche Qualifikationen erworben haben.
Control of exports, transfer, brokering, technical assistance and transit of dual-use items (A8-0390/2017 - Klaus Buchner) DE
Promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources (A8-0392/2017 - José Blanco López) DE
Energy efficiency (A8-0391/2017 - Miroslav Poche) DE
Governance of the Energy Union (A8-0402/2017 - Michèle Rivasi, Claude Turmes) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Das Governance-System wird die strategische Planung und Berichterstattung über die Umsetzung der Klima- und Energiepolitik integrieren und die Koordinierung zwischen den für die Klima- und Energiepolitik verantwortlichen Akteuren auf EU-, regionaler und nationaler Ebene aktiv fördern. Die Berichterstatter haben den Kommissionsvorschlag jedoch drastisch verschärft und nutzten diesen Bericht, um nationale Ziele zu fordern und diese Ziele auch zu erhöhen.
Management, conservation and control measures applicable in the Convention Area of the South Pacific Regional Fisheries Management Organisation (A8-0377/2017 - Linnéa Engström) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Die Regionale Fischereiorganisation für den Südpazifik wurde kürzlich als Ergänzung zu der WCPFC und der IATTC eingerichtet. Der Vorschlag der Kommission zielt darauf ab, die bisher angenommenen 15 Bestandserhaltungs- und Bewirtschaftungsmaßnahmen zu erfassen. Einige der von SPRFMO vorgeschlagenen Bestimmungen scheinen übermäßig umfangreich zu sein und betreffen die Verpflichtungen an Bord der Flotten.
Implementation of EU macro-regional strategies (A8-0389/2017 - Andrea Cozzolino) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Es handelt sich hierbei um eine Ausweitung der finanziellen Unterstützungen für die „makroregionale Strategie“. Das europäische Budget wird durch den Brexit bereits belastet und somit sehe ich weitere finanzielle Verpflichtungen als nicht zielführend.
Conservation of fishery resources and protection of marine ecosystems through technical measures (A8-0381/2017 - Gabriel Mato) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die technischen Maßnahmen sind ein grundlegendes Element der Gemeinsamen Fischereipolitik (GFP). Im Laufe der Zeit haben sich zahlreiche technische Maßnahmen angesammelt, die über mehr als 30 Verordnungen verteilt sind. Diese stellen ein komplexes, heterogenes und unorganisiertes System von Bestimmungen dar, die häufig nicht kohärent sind und sogar Widersprüche aufweisen können. Bei den Fischern, die an diese Bestimmungen gebunden sind, hat das zu Schwierigkeiten bei der Umsetzung und zu Misstrauen geführt.
International ocean governance: an agenda for the future of our oceans in the context of the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (A8-0399/2017 - José Inácio Faria) DE
Women, gender equality and climate justice (A8-0403/2017 - Linnéa Engström) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Wirksame Klimapolitik sollte die wichtigsten Faktoren herausarbeiten und diese mit entsprechenden Priorisierungen angehen. Eine Priorisierung von Genderperspektiven wird jedoch den Klimawandel nicht stoppen. Ebenfalls werden Frauen im Bericht als „umweltfreundlicher“ hervorgehoben.
Enforcement of the Directive 2006/123/EC on services in the internal market, laying down a notification procedure for authorisation schemes and requirements related to services, and amending Directive 2006/123/EC and Regulation (EU) No 1024/2012 on administrative cooperation through the Internal Market Information System (A8-0396/2017 - Sergio Gutiérrez Prieto) DE
Ich habe gegen den Eintrag für Verhandlungen gestimmt, denn die hier zugrundeliegende Dienstleistungsrichtlinie wird in den nationalen Legislativprozess und die Niederlassungsfreiheit eingreifen. So wird der Gesetzgebungsprozess für drei Monate unterbrochen, damit die Kommission prüfen kann, ob die nationalen Rechtsvorschriften ausreichend an die europäische Richtlinie angepasst sind.
Situation in Afghanistan (RC-B8-0678/2017, B8-0678/2017, B8-0679/2017, B8-0680/2017, B8-0681/2017, B8-0682/2017, B8-0683/2017, B8-0684/2017) DE
Ich habe für diesen Entschließungsantrag gestimmt. Ich schließe mich den Positionen dieser Entschließung an, welche die Gewalt der Taliban, Al-Qaida und IS in Afghanistan, die Verbrechen gegen die Menschenrechte begehen, verurteilt. Diese terroristischen Organisationen müssen effektiver bekämpft werden, eine Forderung, die auch in diesem Antrag gestellt wird.
Situation of the Rohingya people (RC-B8-0668/2017, B8-0668/2017, B8-0669/2017, B8-0670/2017, B8-0671/2017, B8-0672/2017, B8-0673/2017, B8-0674/2017) DE
Ich habe für diese Entschließung gestimmt. Die ethnische Säuberung der Rohingya-Bevölkerung in Myanmar wird zunehmend ernster. Ich verurteile diese Situation und begrüße alle geplanten Maßnahmen, mitunter die finanzielle und medizinische Hilfe der Mitgliedstaaten, sowie ein Waffenembargo gegenüber Myanmar.
Implementation of the directive on combating the sexual abuse and sexual exploitation of children and child pornography (A8-0368/2017 - Anna Maria Corazza Bildt) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt, da jede zielführende Initiative gegen Kindesmissbrauch zu unterstützen ist. Es ist eine sinnvolle Maßnahme, zukünftig Gewalt gegenüber Kindern in einem sexuellen Kontext nicht mehr einfach als „Pornografie“ zu bezeichnen. Wenn Pornografie künftig durch die Definition von Missbrauch abgedeckt wird, dann ist diese auch leichter zu bestrafen.
Deliberations of the Committee on Petitions 2016 (A8-0387/2017 - Notis Marias) DE
Ich habe für diese Entschließung zu den Aktivitäten des Petitionsausschusses im Jahr 2016 gestimmt. Der PETI-Ausschuss ist von großer Bedeutung für Bürgernähe und Transparenz in der Union. Der Bericht liefert eine gute Bewertung und gibt sinnvolle Empfehlungen, in welchen Bereichen es Verbesserungspotential gibt.
A European Strategy for Low-Emission Mobility (A8-0356/2017 - Bas Eickhout) DE
Ich habe diesen Bericht abgelehnt, der verschiedene Maßnahmen zur Begrenzung der CO2-Emissionen und anderer Luftschadstoffe im Mobilitätssektor vorschlägt. Obwohl ich das Ziel der CO2-Reduktion unterstütze, sind die vorgeschlagenen Maßnahmen unverhältnismäßig, da sie dem Verkehrssektor eine zu große administrative und finanzielle Belastung auferlegen. Ebenso widersprechen sie dem Nutzerprinzip.
State of play of negotiations with the United Kingdom (B8-0676/2017, B8-0677/2017) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Entschließungsantrag enthalten. Zwar verweist der Text auf die Rechte und Pflichten des Vereinigten Königreichs, einschließlich seiner Verpflichtung, offene Rechnungen mit der Union zu begleichen, jedoch enthält die Resolution auch mehrere Punkte, die sich direkt in innerstaatliche Angelegenheiten des Vereinigten Königreichs einmischen und daher dem Recht auf Selbstbestimmung entgegenstehen.
Objection to an implementing act: use of phosphoric acid – phosphates – di – tri – and polyphosphates (E 338-452) in frozen vertical meat spits (B8-0666/2017) DE
Ich habe für diesen Entschließungsantrag gestimmt, welcher grundsätzlich eine Lücke in der Gesetzgebung zu schließen versucht. Dabei handelt es sich um die Verwendung von Phosphaten, welche in gefrorenen und zur Weiterverarbeitung bestimmten Lebensmitteln zugelassen sind. Diese eingeschränkte Zulassung soll jetzt auch auf Fleischspieße erweitert werden.
Draft recommendation following the inquiry on money laundering, tax avoidance and tax evasion (B8-0660/2017) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Entschließungsantrag enthalten. Zwar sind ein faires Steuersystem und die Möglichkeit einer gründlichen Untersuchung in Fällen von Steuerhinterziehung und -vermeidung zu begrüßen, jedoch werden in dieser Entschließung zu weitreichende Maßnahmen vorgeschlagen, welche direkt die nationale Steuerhoheit der einzelnen Mitgliedstaaten betreffen.
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Security and Defence Policy (A8-0351/2017 - Michael Gahler) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Obwohl ich vielen der angeführten Vorschläge im Bereich einer gemeinsamen Außen- und Sicherheitspolitik zustimme, wie z. B. einer Harmonisierung der Verteidigungspolitik, werden zugleich Maßnahmen vorgeschlagen, die der Verfassungsneutralität Österreichs entgegenstehen.
Annual report on the implementation of the Common Foreign and Security Policy (A8-0350/2017 - David McAllister) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Ich begrüße zwar einen strengeren und harmonisierten Ansatz der EU bei der Bekämpfung aller Formen von Terrorismus, wie dieser Bericht nahelegt, jedoch drängt der Berichterstatter auf eine verstärkte Zusammenarbeit mit der NATO und weitreichende Eingriffe in die nationale Verteidigungspolitik der einzelnen Mitgliedstaaten.
Annual report on human rights and democracy in the world 2016 and the EU policy on the matter (A8-0365/2017 - Godelieve Quisthoudt-Rowohl) DE
Amendments to various Regulations in the field of agriculture and rural development (A8-0380/2017 - Albert Deß) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt, denn Landwirte in allen Sektoren sollen besser gegen Marktschwankungen durch Wetter, Pflanzenschädlinge und Tierseuchen geschützt werden. Da viele Marktschwankungen allerdings sektorspezifischer Natur sind, sollen die Mitgliedstaaten spezifische Maßnahmen zur Einkommensstabilisierung bekommen.
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): continuing current limitations of scope for aviation activities and preparing to implement a global market-based measure from 2021 (A8-0258/2017 - Julie Girling) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. 2016 hat die ICAO (Internationale Zivilluftfahrt-Organisation) im Rahmen der Umsetzung eines globalen marktbasierten Mechanismus ab dem Jahr 2021 (CORSIA) beschlossen, dass ICAO-Governance-Regeln aufgestellt (u. a. Registrierungsregelungen) und für einen reibungslosen Ablauf der Umsetzung die derzeit geltenden Ausnahmeregelungen für Flüge von und nach Drittländern bis 2021 verlängert werden müssen. Eine weitere Verlängerung bis 2023 geht zu weit.
Extension of the duration of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (A8-0198/2017 - Udo Bullmann, José Manuel Fernandes) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Der Europäische Fonds für strategische Investitionen (EFSI) wurde von der Kommission und der EIB ins Leben gerufen, um private und öffentliche Investitionen in Energieeffizienz, erneuerbare Energie, Infrastruktur, Verkehr und Transport, Gesundheit und Digitalisierung zu fördern. Allerdings muss es sich hier um Investitionen handeln, die einen Mehrwert darstellen und aufgrund ihres Risikoprofils nicht ausschließlich privat zu finanzieren sind. Obwohl wir die bessere Verteilung der Investitionen in kleineren Mitgliedstaaten unterstützen, gibt es zu wenig angemessene Kontrolle der Kapitalrendite.
Rules on the exercise of copyright and related rights applicable to certain online transmissions of broadcasting organisations and retransmissions of television and radio programmes (A8-0378/2017 - Tiemo Wölken) DE
Ich habe gegen das direkte Mandat für den Trilog und für eine Behandlung im Parlament gestimmt. Der Grund dafür ist, Geoblocking nicht zu verschärfen, um einen reibungslosen Zugang zu den grenzüberschreitenden Medien zu ermöglichen. So ist es derzeit beispielsweise nicht möglich, die Mediathek des ORF in Südtirol abzurufen.
Request for the defence of the privileges and immunities of Eleonora Forenza (A8-0398/2017 - Gilles Lebreton) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. Parlamentarische Immunität bei einer Festnahme nach der Teilnahme an einer Demonstration gegen den G20-Gipfel zu verlangen, ist nicht zu akzeptieren. Allerdings müssen die Rechte der Parlamentarier in den Mitgliedstaaten gewahrt werden und die Behörden den Status des Abgeordneten respektieren.
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Ingeborg Gräßle (A8-0397/2017 - Jean-Marie Cavada) DE
Customs duties on imports of certain products originating in the USA (A8-0331/2017 - Jiří Maštálka) DE
EU-USA Air Transport Agreement (A8-0376/2017 - Theresa Griffin) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Seit 2003 verhandeln EU und USA über das vorliegende Luftverkehrsabkommen, das auf die Schaffung eines offenen Luftverkehrsraums bzw. eines großen Binnenmarkts für den Luftverkehr zwischen europäischen und amerikanischen Fluggesellschaften abzielt. Fluggesellschaften könnten damit in fremden Märkten Dienstleistungen ohne Einschränkungen erbringen.
EU-Switzerland agreement on the linking of their greenhouse gas emissions trading systems (A8-0386/2017 - Christofer Fjellner) DE
EU-Kazakhstan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Consent) (A8-0325/2017 - Liisa Jaakonsaari) DE
EU-Kazakhstan Enhanced Partnership and Cooperation Agreement (Resolution) (A8-0335/2017 - Liisa Jaakonsaari) DE
EU Citizenship Report 2017: Strengthening Citizens' Rights in a Union of Democratic Change (A8-0385/2017 - Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. In diesem wird die Einführung transnationaler Listen zur Besetzung eines Teils der Sitze im Europäischen Parlament vorgeschlagen. Ebenso soll die Einführung elektronischer Abstimmungen im Hinblick auf die Wahlen zum Europäischen Parlament 2019 von der Kommission in Angriff genommen werden. Auch soll ein europaweiter Kandidat für das Amt des Kommissionspräsidenten durch europäische politische Parteien vorgeschlagen werden.
Mobilisation of the Contingency margin in 2017 (A8-0372/2017 - Jens Geier) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Es wird vorgeschlagen, die Entscheidung über die Inanspruchnahme des Spielraums für unvorhergesehene Ausgaben (Contingency Margin) zu ändern. Dem Vorschlag zufolge sollte die EU stärker auf die spezialisierten Flexibilitätsinstrumente des MFR wie die Kontingenzmarge zurückgreifen, anstatt die nicht zugewiesenen Spielräume innerhalb anderer Rubriken des MFR aufzubrauchen (Rubrik 2: nachhaltiges Wachstum: natürliche Ressourcen und Rubrik 5: Verwaltung.) Durch die Mobilisierung des Contingency-Margin-Instruments würde das Budget für das Jahr 2018 freigegeben, anstatt bis 2020 zu warten. Dies würde in einem früheren Stadium Flexibilität schaffen.
Draft amending Budget No 6/2017: Reduction of payment and commitment appropriations in line with updated forecasts of expenditure and update of revenue (own resources and fines) (A8-0379/2017 - Jens Geier) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Hier stimmt das Europäische Parlament der Stellungnahme des Rates zu, den Haushaltsplan für 2017 zu ändern, damit er besser mit den aktualisierten Vorausschätzungen der Ausgaben und Einnahmen der Union übereinstimmt. Ein Großteil des Zahlungsbilanzüberschusses ist auf die unzureichende Umsetzung der europäischen Strukturfonds zurückzuführen, sodass diese in die nationalen Haushalte zurückfließen.
Mobilisation of the European Union Solidarity Fund to provide for the payment of advances in the general budget 2018 (A8-0371/2017 - Inese Vaidere) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Es geht um die Genehmigung des Solidaritätsfonds der Europäischen Union für die Zahlung von Vorschüssen im Gesamthaushaltsplan von 2018 in Höhe von 50 000 000 EUR. Der EUSF wurde geschaffen, um auf Notsituationen zu reagieren, die durch größere Naturkatastrophen in der EU verursacht werden. Der Vorschlag zielt darauf ab, die Auszahlungen von Beihilfen zu beschleunigen, indem die Zahlungen zeitnah und effizient durchgeführt werden. Durch die Befreiung des EUSF-Budgets für Vorauszahlungen will die Union im nächsten Jahr für die Katastrophenbewältigung gewappnet sein.
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument to finance immediate budgetary measures to address the on-going challenges of migration, refugee inflows and security threats (A8-0370/2017 - Siegfried Mureşan) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. In diesem Bericht wird die Inanspruchnahme des Flexibilitätsinstruments zur Ergänzung des Gesamthaushaltsplans der Union für das Haushaltsjahr 2018 über die Obergrenze der Rubrik 3 in Höhe von 817,1 Mio. genehmigt. Dem Vorschlag zufolge ist die Mobilisierung erforderlich, um die Herausforderungen der Migration, der Flüchtlingsströme und der Sicherheitsbedrohungen in finanzieller Hinsicht zu bewältigen. Nachdem alle Möglichkeiten für eine Neuzuweisung unter der Rubrik 3 geprüft wurden, herrscht die Meinung vor, dass die Mobilisierung des Flexibilitätsinstruments noch immer benötigt wird.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/003 GR/Attica retail (A8-0367/2017 - Marie-Pierre Vieu) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt, in dem sich das Europäische Parlament auf die Inanspruchnahme des Europäischen Fonds für die Anpassung an die Globalisierung für Griechenland einigt. Hier sollen Mittel in Höhe von 2 949 150 Euro zur Unterstützung der Wiedereingliederung von Arbeitnehmern in den Arbeitsmarkt genehmigt werden.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/005 FI/Retail (A8-0366/2017 - Răzvan Popa) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt, in dem sich das Europäische Parlament auf die Inanspruchnahme des Europäischen Fonds für die Anpassung an die Globalisierung für Finnland einigt. Hier sollen Mittel in Höhe von 2 499 360 Euro zur Unterstützung der Wiedereingliederung von Arbeitnehmern in den Arbeitsmarkt ausgeschüttet werden.
Changes to the resources for economic, social and territorial cohesion and to the resources for the investment for growth and jobs goal and for the European territorial cooperation goal (A8-0358/2017 - Iskra Mihaylova) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Mit dem Legislativvorschlag werden zahlreiche technische Anpassungen an der Verordnung mit gemeinsamen Bestimmungen (Verordnung (EU) Nr. 1303/2013) vorgenommen. Außerdem müssen die Zahlen angepasst werden, um der Tatsache gerecht zu werden, dass im Falle von Zypern Anspruchsvoraussetzungen im Rahmen des Kohäsionsfonds neu entstanden sind. Insgesamt darf der Fonds der Kohäsionspolitik gemäß Artikel 7 Absatz 5 des MFR höchstens um 4 Mrd. EUR aufgestockt werden, auch wenn die Berechnung selbst eine höhere Aufstockung ergeben hätte. Mit dem Durchführungsbeschluss (EU) 2016/1941 der Kommission wurden die jährlichen Aufteilungen nach Mitgliedstaaten bereits geändert.
EU-Egypt Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation: participation of Egypt in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (A8-0353/2017 - Sofia Sakorafa) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. PRIMA ist ein gemeinsames Programm, das auf nationalen Programmen und Maßnahmen der teilnehmenden EU-Mitgliedstaaten und assoziierten Länder basiert und sich daraus zusammensetzt. Die Durchführung des Programms erfolgt mit Unterstützung und Beteiligung der EU.Ziele der PRIMA-Initiative: Im Einklang mit den Prioritäten von Horizont 2020 ist das allgemeine Ziel von PRIMA, Forschungs- und Innovationskapazitäten aufzubauen und Wissen und gemeinsame innovative Lösungen für nachhaltige Agrar- und Ernährungssysteme und eine integrierte Wasserwirtschaft im Mittelmeerraum zu entwickeln.Hiermit gibt das Parlament die Zustimmung zum Abschluss dieses Abkommens mit Ägypten.
EU-Algeria Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation: participation of Algeria in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (A8-0354/2017 - Sofia Sakorafa) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. PRIMA ist ein gemeinsames Programm, das auf nationalen Programmen und Maßnahmen der teilnehmenden EU-Mitgliedstaaten und assoziierten Länder basiert und sich daraus zusammensetzt. Die Durchführung des Programms erfolgt mit Unterstützung und Beteiligung der EU.Ziele der PRIMA-Initiative: Im Einklang mit den Prioritäten von Horizont 2020 ist das allgemeine Ziel von PRIMA, Forschungs- und Innovationskapazitäten aufzubauen und Wissen und gemeinsame innovative Lösungen für nachhaltige Agrar- und Ernährungssysteme und eine integrierte Wasserwirtschaft im Mittelmeerraum zu entwickeln.Hiermit gibt das Parlament die Zustimmung zum Abschluss dieses Abkommens mit Algerien.
EU-Jordan Agreement for scientific and technological cooperation: participation of Jordan in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (A8-0355/2017 - Sofia Sakorafa) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. PRIMA ist ein gemeinsames Programm, das auf nationalen Programmen und Maßnahmen der teilnehmenden EU-Mitgliedstaaten und assoziierten Länder basiert und sich daraus zusammensetzt. Die Durchführung des Programms erfolgt mit Unterstützung und Beteiligung der EU.Ziele der PRIMA-Initiative: Im Einklang mit den Prioritäten von Horizont 2020 ist das allgemeine Ziel von PRIMA, Forschungs- und Innovationskapazitäten aufzubauen und Wissen und gemeinsame innovative Lösungen für nachhaltige Agrar- und Ernährungssysteme und eine integrierte Wasserwirtschaft im Mittelmeerraum zu entwickeln.Hiermit gibt das Parlament die Zustimmung zum Abschluss dieses Abkommens mit Jordanien.
Accession of Chile, Iceland and Bahamas to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (A8-0364/2017 - Angel Dzhambazki) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Das Haager Übereinkommen vom 25. Oktober 1980 über die zivilrechtlichen Aspekte internationaler Kindesentführung ist ein Rechtsinstrument von größter Bedeutung. Es wurde von allen Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union ratifiziert. Mit dem Übereinkommen wird ein System der Zusammenarbeit der Vertragsstaaten eingeführt, durch das Fälle internationaler Kindesentführungen gelöst werden sollen. Sehr häufig treten diese Probleme auf, wenn ein Paar sich getrennt hat. Stammen die Eltern aus verschiedenen Staaten, könnten einzelne Parteien versucht sein, sich die mangelnde Zusammenarbeit zwischen diesen Staaten zunutze zu machen, um das Sorgerecht für ein Kind zu erhalten. Die Presse ist voll von Fällen internationaler Kindesentführungen infolge einer Trennung oder Scheidung.
Transitional arrangements for mitigating the impact of the introduction of IFRS 9 (A8-0255/2017 - Peter Simon) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Im November 2016 veröffentlichte die Kommission im Rahmen eines umfassenderen Bankengesetzgebungspakets einen Vorschlag zur Änderung der Eigenkapitalverordnung (EKV-CRR). Dieser Vorschlag der Europäischen Kommission enthält Bestimmungen zur Abmilderung der Auswirkungen der Einführung von IFRS 9 auf Eigenmittel und zur Behandlung von Großkrediten bei bestimmten Engagements des öffentlichen Sektors in Nicht-Euro-Staaten.
Instrument contributing to stability and peace (A8-0261/2017 - Arnaud Danjean) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Die Kommission hat am 5. Juli 2016 einen Legislativvorschlag vorgelegt, mit dem der Kapazitätsaufbau im Sicherheits- und Verteidigungsbereich der Partnerländer unterstützt werden soll. Die Union soll dadurch befähigt werden, Ausbildungsmaßnahmen sowie nichtletale Ausrüstung für die Sicherheitskräfte von Drittländern aus dem eigenen Haushalt zu finanzieren. Es ist zwar begrüßenswert, dass den Staaten Afrikas entsprechende Hilfe zum Aufbau einer Sicherheitsstruktur angeboten wird, jedoch muss genau definiert werden, in welcher Höhe hier Mittel eingesetzt werden.
Ranking of unsecured debt instruments in insolvency hierarchy (A8-0302/2017 - Gunnar Hökmark) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegen Bericht gestimmt. Klare Bail-in-Regeln sind notwendig, um die Risiken für Anleger und Sparer in Banken zu verringern. Die Kommission führt in diesem Zusammenhang klare und ausgewogene Kategorien für Kapital und Stakeholder ein. Dies gibt Investoren und Sparern mehr Rechtssicherheit und schafft Marktdisziplin, da die Banken weniger versucht sind, sich auf riskantes Verhalten einzulassen und sich nicht mehr auf die Unterstützung von Steuerzahlern verlassen können.
Value added tax obligations for supplies of services and distance sales of goods (A8-0307/2017 - Cătălin Sorin Ivan) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Obwohl ich die Modernisierung und Vereinfachung der Mehrwertsteuersysteme begrüßen, sollte dies nicht durch den Abbau nationaler Mehrwertsteuerregelungen erreicht werden. Im Gegensatz zum Berichterstatter unterstütze ich den Vorschlag der Kommission, die Mitgliedstaaten über ihre eigenen Aufbewahrungsfristen entscheiden zu lassen.
Administrative cooperation and combating fraud in the field of value added tax (A8-0306/2017 - Luděk Niedermayer) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Dieser Kommissionsvorschlag ist Teil des Legislativpakets zur Modernisierung der Mehrwertsteuer für den grenzüberschreitenden elektronischen Geschäftsverkehr zwischen Unternehmen und Verbrauchern (B2C-E-Commerce). Die Kommission will die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den Mitgliedstaaten bei der Besteuerung von Fernverkäufen verstärken. Es sollen die Verwaltungskosten für Unternehmen, die mit Steuerbehörden in verschiedenen Mitgliedstaaten zusammenarbeiten, gesenkt und höhere Erfüllungsquoten erreicht werden.
Implementation of the European Disability Strategy (A8-0339/2017 - Helga Stevens) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Obwohl ich die Bedeutung von Antidiskriminierungsmaßnahmen und integrativen Maßnahmen für Menschen mit Behinderungen anerkenne, kann ich positive Diskriminierungsmaßnahmen nicht unterstützen. Ich glaube auch, dass Vormundschaftsgesetze nationale Zuständigkeit bleiben sollten.
Period for adopting delegated acts (A8-0332/2017 - Gesine Meissner) DE
Ich hätte mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Die Folgenabschätzung der Kommission liefert Aufschluss darüber, dass Handlungsbedarf aufgrund möglicher Hindernisse im Bereich von Arbeitskräftemobilität sowie Arbeitskräftemangel und ein Missverhältnis zwischen Qualifikationsangebot und -nachfrage besteht. Laut Kommission kann daher die Binnenschifffahrt nicht ihren vollen Beitrag zur intermodalen Logistik leisten. Die großen Problemfelder sind die fehlende gegenseitige Anerkennung von Berufsqualifikationen sowie die Anforderungen hinsichtlich der Kenntnis über bestimmte Situationen (örtlich bedingte Gegebenheiten). Die Gewährleistung eines hohen Sicherheitsaspektes ist daher nicht das Ziel der vorliegenden Änderung, vielmehr geht es um die Liberalisierung des Binnenschifffahrtsbereiches.
Protection against dumped and subsidised imports from countries not members of the EU (A8-0236/2017 - Salvatore Cicu) DE
Ich hätte diesem Bericht zugestimmt. Im Dezember 2016 sind einige Teile des chinesischen Beitrittsprotokolls zur WTO abgelaufen. Die Gewährung des Marktwirtschaftsstatus an China hätte automatisch dazu geführt, dass die EU-Vorschriften über Zölle, die in Antidumping- und Antisubventionsfällen gelten sollen, außer Kraft gesetzt werden, was erhebliche Gefahren für zahlreiche Sektoren mit sich brächte. Kommt es zu erheblichen Marktverzerrungen, so ist die Kommission befugt, Ausgleichszölle zu erheben. Diese spiegeln den Preisunterschied wider, der zwischen dem gedumpten Preis und jenem Preis besteht, den ein Produkt kosten würde, wenn es in einem Vergleichsland mit ähnlichem wirtschaftlichen Niveau ohne Marktverzerrungen produziert würde. Für die Definition des Begriffs der „erheblichen Marktverzerrungen“ hat die Kommission eine nicht erschöpfende Liste von Anhaltspunkten erstellt wie z. B. Staatseinfluss auf den Bankensektor, Privatisierungsgrad von Unternehmen etc. Der Exporteur trägt die Beweislast dafür, dass seine Exportpreise tatsächlich Marktpreise darstellen und kein Dumping oder unerlaubte Subventionen vorliegen.
Rule of law in Malta (B8-0596/2017, B8-0597/2017) DE
Action Plan for nature, people and the economy (B8-0589/2017) DE
The situation of the rule of law and democracy in Poland (B8-0594/2017, B8-0595/2017) DE
Ich hätte gegen diese Entschließung gestimmt, denn sie sieht vor, dass die Europäische Union stärker in die Souveränität von Nationalstaaten eingreifen kann. Es sollen vermehrt Überwachungsfunktionen geschaffen und in die Kompetenzen der Nationalstaaten eingegriffen werden. Gegen solche Maßnahmen spreche ich mich entschieden aus.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/004 IT/Almaviva (A8-0346/2017 - Daniele Viotti) DE
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt. Italien reichte einen Antrag auf Gewährung eines finanziellen Beitrages durch den Europäischen Fonds für die Anpassung an die Globalisierung ein. Hierdurch soll eine finanzielle Hilfe für die entlassenen Mitarbeiter aus dem Call-Center-Sektor in Italien ausgeschüttet werden. Der Call-Center-Sektor verzeichnete eine rückläufige Bruttomarge (von 5,7 % im Jahr 2013 auf 3,8 % im Jahr 2014). Im gleichen Zeitraum verschlechterte sich auch die Eigenkapitalrendite von 9,4 % auf -6,3 %. Unter Berücksichtigung der Anzahl der Zielempfänger, der vorgeschlagenen Maßnahmen und der geschätzten Kosten schlägt die Kommission vor, den EGF in Höhe von 3 347 370 EUR zu mobilisieren, was 60 % der Gesamtkosten der vorgeschlagenen Maßnahmen entspricht.
Saving lives: boosting car safety in the EU (A8-0330/2017 - Dieter-Lebrecht Koch) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Der Berichterstatter hat es sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Zahl der Verkehrstoten in der EU zu senken. Im Konkreten will er die Opferzahl bis 2020 halbieren und bis 2050 auf null bringen. Er schlägt dazu vor, nicht nur das Thema Fahrzeug, sondern auch die Themen Infrastruktur und menschliches Fehlverhalten zu behandeln. Leider schießt der Berichterstatter aber über das Ziel hinaus und fordert neben verpflichtenden Sicherheitsextras für alle Fahrzeuge die Schaffung einer europäischen Sensibilisierungskampagne für die Bildung von Rettungsgassen. Erstens sehe ich hier nicht unbedingt einen europäischen, vielmehr einen nationalen Handlungsbedarf, und zweitens würde sich dadurch der Preis von Kfz erhöhen. Der Bericht lässt es auch offen, ob diese Regelungen nur für neue Kfz oder auch für bereits im Verkehr befindliche gelten sollen.
Territorial typologies (A8-0231/2017 - Iskra Mihaylova) DE
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt. Eurostat veröffentlicht statistische Daten, die dazu dienen festzulegen, welche Regionen für eine Unterstützung aus den Kohäsionsfonds in Frage kommen. Der Umfang der veröffentlichen Statistiken wurde in den letzten Jahren um eine Reihe von territorialen Typologien (z. B. Verstädterungsgrad, funktionale städtische Gebiete) erweitert, für die es keine Rechtsgrundlage gibt und die vom Europäischen Statistischen System (ESS) nicht offiziell anerkannt werden. Der vorliegende Vorschlag soll das ändern, indem die territorialen Typologien in die NUTS-Verordnung (Verordnung über die Schaffung einer gemeinsamen Klassifikation der Gebietseinheiten für die Statistik) aufgenommen werden. Die Befugnisse der Kommission sollen in diesem Zusammenhang um den Erlass von delegierten Rechtsakten erweitert werden.
Recognition of professional qualifications in inland navigation (A8-0338/2016 - Gesine Meissner) DE
Ich habe mich beim vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht sieht vor, Mobilität zu erleichtern und die Schifffahrtssicherheit zu gewährleisten. Die Gewährleistung eines möglichst hohen Sicherheitsaspektes ist aber nicht das Ziel der vorliegenden Änderung, vielmehr geht es um die Liberalisierung der Binnenschifffahrt. Meines Erachtens ist die vorliegende Rechtslage ausreichend, die vorgeschlagene Änderung ist somit nicht notwendig und unverhältnismäßig.
Cooperation between national authorities responsible for the enforcement of consumer protection laws (A8-0077/2017 - Olga Sehnalová) DE
Ich habe für den Bericht gestimmt. 2003 legte die Kommission bereits einen Vorschlag für ein System zur grenzüberschreitenden Zusammenarbeit der nationalen Behörden vor, mit dem eine wirksamere Überwachung, Untersuchung und Verfolgung grenzüberschreitender Verstöße erreicht und somit die Lücken geschlossen werden sollten. Der neue Vorschlag für eine Verordnung ist Teil des Pakets zum elektronischen Geschäftsverkehr, das am 25. Mai 2016verabschiedet wurde. Mit den überarbeiteten Bestimmungen sollen die Durchsetzungsmechanismen gestärkt werden, die es den einzelstaatlichen Behörden ermöglichen, gegen in mehreren Ländern – insbesondere im Internet – auftretende, unerlaubte Verbraucher schädigende Geschäftspraktiken vorzugehen.
Deployment of cohesion policy instruments by regions to address demographic change (A8-0329/2017 - Iratxe García Pérez) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Der Anteil der Personen im erwerbsfähigen Alter wird voraussichtlich von 65,5 % der Gesamtbevölkerung (2015) auf 56,2 % (2080) abnehmen. Parallel dazu steigt der Anteil der über 65-Jährigen von 18,9 % (2015) auf 28,7 % (2080). Das Verhältnis der Bevölkerung im Erwerbsalter zu den Senioren wird voraussichtlich von derzeit 4 zu 1 auf 2 zu 1 im Jahr 2080 abnehmen.Es wird daher gefordert, dass die Instrumente der EU (z. B. GAP, ESI-Fonds einschließlich des Kohäsionsfonds) besser aufeinander abgestimmt werden müssen, um die Auswirkungen des demografischen Wandels zu bewältigen. Die künftige Strategie für den demografischen Wandel soll unter anderem Maßnahmen zur Aufnahme, Integration und explizit auch für die Rückkehr von Migranten und Flüchtlingen, die internationalen Schutz genießen, enthalten.
Action plan on retail financial services (A8-0326/2017 - Olle Ludvigsson) DE
Ich habe mich beim vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. In den Berichten wird die Kommission aufgefordert, im Bereich der Finanzdienstleistungen für Privatkunden ehrgeiziger zu sein. Diese Dienstleistungen umfassen Geldautomatendienste, grenzüberschreitende Versicherungsverträge, Autovermietungen, Hypotheken, Verbraucherkredite und einen Teil über Finanzbildung für europäische Bürger. Der Bericht diskutiert grenzüberschreitende Themen wie Geoblocking und bestimmte Vorschriften von Regierungen und Finanzdienstleistern, die Kunden aus anderen Mitgliedstaaten diskriminieren. Ich unterstütze die Erleichterung der Finanzdienstleistungen für Privatkunden. Jedoch sind einige Vorschläge in diesem Bericht eher fern der Realität, sodass ich mich hierbei enthalten musste.
Prudential requirements for credit institutions and investment firms (A8-0388/2016 - Othmar Karas) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Ich unterstütze die Änderung der CRR, um eine risikosensitivere regulatorische Behandlung für STS-Verbriefungen zu erreichen. Vor allem auch deshalb, weil die Änderung den internationalen Grundsätzen entspricht, wie im Revised Basel Securitisation Framework vorgeschlagen.
Respect for private life and the protection of personal data in electronic communications and repealing Directive 2002/58/EC (Regulation on Privacy and Electronic Communications) (A8-0324/2017 - Marju Lauristin) DE
Combating sexual harassment and abuse in the EU (RC-B8-0576/2017, B8-0576/2017, B8-0577/2017, B8-0578/2017, B8-0579/2017, B8-0580/2017, B8-0581/2017, B8-0582/2017) DE
Economic policies of the euro area (A8-0310/2017 - Gunnar Hökmark) DE
General budget of the European Union for 2018 - all sections (A8-0299/2017 - Siegfried Mureşan, Richard Ashworth) DE
Protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to carcinogens or mutagens (A8-0064/2017 - Marita Ulvskog) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten, wenngleich ich den Schutz von Arbeitnehmern vor Karzinogenen und Mutagenen, welche Krebs verursachen können, selbstverständlich unterstütze. Jedoch halte ich es nicht für zielführend – unter Berücksichtigung des Subsidiaritätsprinzips –, dies auf EU-Ebene zu regeln.
Amendment of the Schengen Borders Code as regards the use of the Entry/Exit System (A8-0059/2017 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra) DE
EU-Morocco Euro-Mediterranean Aviation Agreement (A8-0303/2017 - Dominique Riquet) DE
Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking: financial contributions (A8-0293/2017 - Miroslav Poche) DE
Subjecting furanylfentanyl to control measures (A8-0309/2017 - Michał Boni) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Furanylfentanyl ist ein synthetisches Opioid, welches in der Europäischen Union mehrere Todesfälle verursacht hat. Daher will die EU Kontrollmaßnahmen für dieses Opioid einführen und strafrechtliche Sanktionen über diejenigen verhängen, welche die Anforderungen nicht erfüllen. Ich unterstütze die strengere Kontrolle von Lebensmittelsubstanzen, die in die EU gelangen.
Control of spending and monitoring of EU Youth Guarantee schemes cost-effectiveness (A8-0296/2017 - Derek Vaughan) DE
Criminal acts and penalties in the field of illicit drug trafficking (A8-0317/2017 - Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt, der den Rahmenbeschluss von 2004 in Bezug auf den gemeinsamen europäischen Kampf gegen illegalen Drogenhandel behandelt. Dieser Bericht zielt darauf ab, die Definition von Drogen auch auf psychoaktive Substanzen auszuweiten und somit einen umfassenderen Schutz zu gewährleisten.
CE marked fertilising products (A8-0270/2017 - Mihai Ţurcanu) DE
Information exchange on, and an early warning system and risk assessment procedure for, new psychoactive substances (A8-0359/2016 - Michał Boni) DE
Authorisation of genetically modified maize 1507 (Objection pursuant to Rule 106) (B8-0568/2017) DE
Draft amending budget No 5/2017: financing for the European Fund for Sustainable Development and increasing the Emergency Aid Reserve (A8-0301/2017 - Jens Geier) DE
Mobilisation of the Flexibility Instrument to provide the financing for the European Fund for Sustainable Development (A8-0298/2017 - Jens Geier) DE
Legitimate measures to protect whistle-blowers acting in the public interest (A8-0295/2017 - Virginie Rozière) DE
Minimum income policies as a tool for fighting poverty (A8-0292/2017 - Laura Agea) DE
Enhanced cooperation: European Public Prosecutor's Office (A8-0290/2017 - Barbara Matera) DE
Ich habe gegen die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Ich bin gegen eine zentralisierte Staatsanwaltschaft auf EU-Ebene, denn Strafverfolgung und Untersuchung sollten Kompetenzen der Mitgliedstaaten bleiben. Ich bedauere auch, dass das von den Mitgliedstaaten eingeleitete Gelbe-Karten-Verfahren ignoriert wurde.
Prison systems and conditions (A8-0251/2017 - Joëlle Bergeron) DE
Agreement establishing the EU-LAC International Foundation (A8-0279/2017 - Javier Couso Permuy) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Aufgabe der EU-LAK-Stiftung ist die Stärkung und Förderung der biregionalen strategischen Partnerschaft zwischen der EU und den Staaten Lateinamerikas mit dem Ziel, die Außenwirkung zu verbessern und die aktive Beteiligung der jeweiligen Zivilgesellschaften zu fördern. Laut Bericht sollen durch die Stiftung der biregionale Dialog und gegenseitige Beziehungen gestärkt werden.
Schengen acquis provisions relating to the Visa Information System in Bulgaria and Romania (A8-0286/2017 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Eine aktuelle Erweiterung von Schengen ist unter den gegebenen Umständen wenig zielführend. Die EU koordiniert VIS, EBS und EU-LISA zentral. Eine Alternative wäre es, dass die Mitgliedstaaten und Interpol ihre bereits bestehende Zusammenarbeit intensivieren und durch bi- und multilaterale Verträge – ohne zentrale Organisation – arbeiten.
Automated data exchange with regard to vehicle registration data in the Czech Republic (A8-0288/2017 - Maria Grapini) DE
Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Portugal (A8-0289/2017 - Jaromír Štětina) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. In diesem Bericht geht es um die Bekämpfung von Terrorismus und grenzüberschreitender organisierter Kriminalität. Der Informationsaustausch findet zwischen Mitgliedstaaten statt, und diese akzeptieren die Umsetzung der allgemeinen EU-Datenschutzbestimmungen.
Automated data exchange with regard to dactyloscopic data in Greece (A8-0287/2017 - Claude Moraes) DE
Safety rules and standards for passenger ships (A8-0167/2017 - Daniela Aiuto) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. In diesem Bericht geht es um die Zustimmung zur Änderung der bestehenden Richtlinie 2009/45 über Sicherheitsvorschriften und -normen für Fahrgastschiffe. Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Richtlinie wird nun einheitlicher geregelt. Im Rahmen des Programms REFIT (Streichung nicht mehr relevanter Übergangs- und Ausnahmevorschriften, Adaption an die neuen Regelungen zu delegierten Rechtsakten) ist die Änderung der Richtlinie 2009/45 gerechtfertigt.
Registration of persons sailing on board passenger ships operating to or from ports of the Member States (A8-0168/2017 - Izaskun Bilbao Barandica) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Dieser Bericht befasst sich mit der verpflichtenden Registrierung an Bord von Fahrgastschiffen. Dadurch sollen im Falle des Falles Angehörige und Rettungskräfte leichter über vermisste Personen verständigt werden können. Im Rahmen des Programms REFIT (Streichung nicht mehr relevanter Übergangs- und Ausnahmevorschriften, Adaption an die neuen Regelungen zu delegierten Rechtsakten) ist die Änderung der Richtlinie 98/41/EG gerechtfertigt.
System of inspections for the safe operation of ro-ro ferry and high-speed passenger craft in regular service (A8-0165/2017 - Dominique Riquet) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Dieser Bericht befasst sich mit der Überprüfung und dem sicheren Betrieb von Ro-Ro-Fahrgastschiffen und Fahrgast-Hochgeschwindigkeitsfahrzeugen. Die Richtlinie schlägt vor, die bestehenden Anforderungen bei Besichtigung solcher Schiffe zu aktualisieren, zu präzisieren und zu vereinfachen und gleichzeitig das Sicherheitsniveau und die Hauptdurchführungsmechanismen aufrechtzuerhalten. Der Vorschlag entspricht den Empfehlungen der Eignungsprüfung und dem Weißbuch über die künftige Verkehrspolitik und schafft keine zusätzlichen Verwaltungslasten für die Mitgliedstaaten. Im Gegenteil: Der Bericht soll dazu beitragen, den Überprüfungsaufwand der nationalen Verwaltungen zu rationalisieren und die Dauer der wirtschaftlichen Nutzung der Schiffe zu maximieren.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: draft Commission implementing decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified soybean FG72 x A5547-127 pursuant to Regulation (EC) No1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed (B8-0540/2017) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt, denn ich spreche mich gegen genetisch veränderte Pflanzen aus. Darüber hinaus soll die Risikobewertung der Anwendung von Komplementärherbiziden und ihrer Rückstände vollständig in die Risikobewertung von herbizidresistenten, genetisch veränderten Pflanzen aufgenommen werden. In diesem Zusammenhang sollte es keine Rolle spielen, ob die genetisch veränderte Pflanze für den Anbau in der Union oder für die Einfuhr als Lebens- und Futtermittel bestimmt ist.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: draft Commission implementing decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified soybean DAS-44406-6, pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 of the European Parliament and of the Council on genetically modified food and feed (B8-0541/2017) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. In dieser Entschließung wird unter anderem die Kommission aufgefordert, Strategien für Bewertungen des Gesundheitsrisikos und der Toxikologie sowie für die Überwachung nach dem Inverkehrbringen auszuarbeiten, die auf die gesamte Lebens- und Futtermittelkette ausgerichtet sind.
Ending child marriage (B8-0535/2017) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Die Entschließung behandelt das Problem der immer stärker zunehmenden Zahl an Kinderehen in Europa. Unter anderem wird hervorgehoben, dass Mittel für Programme zur Verhinderung von Kinderehen ins Leben gerufen sollen und ein Umfeld geschaffen werden soll, in dem Mädchen ihr Potenzial in vollem Umfang ausschöpfen können.
Restriction of the use of certain hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment (A8-0205/2017 - Adina-Ioana Vălean) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Der Vorschlag der Kommission ist zu begrüßen, denn er ist zur Klärung dringender Fragen im Zusammenhang mit dem derzeitigen Wortlaut der RoHS-2-Richtlinie notwendig. Ziel ist es, die Rechtssicherheit zu verbessern sowie Umwelt und Gesundheit zu schützen. Durch die Überarbeitung des Geltungsbereichs der RoHS-2-Richtline wird insbesondere zur Erhaltung von Arbeitsplätzen in kleinen und mittleren Betrieben beigetragen, ebenso zur Unterstützung des Gesundheitswesens, das auf entsprechend moderne medizinische Geräte angewiesen ist, und zur Durchsetzung der Kreislaufwirtschaft.
Women’s economic empowerment in the private and public sectors in the EU (A8-0271/2017 - Anna Hedh) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt, in dem unter anderem eine Frauenquote und bessere Entlohnung in weiblich dominierten Branchen gefordert werden. Grundsätzlich sind mir die Gleichberechtigung von Männern und Frauen und gleiche Entlohnung bei gleicher Arbeit wichtige Anliegen, im Bericht wird dies jedoch nicht zielführend dargestellt. Darüber hinaus widerspricht der Bericht in diesem Zusammenhang auch dem Subsidiaritätsgebot.
Addressing shrinking civil society space in developing countries (A8-0283/2017 - Teresa Jiménez-Becerril Barrio) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt, der sich mit der Förderung der Zivilgesellschaft in Europa und den Entwicklungsländern beschäftigt. Zivilgesellschaft ist wichtig bei der Förderung von Demokratie, Transparenz, Rechenschaftspflicht und verantwortungsvoller Staatsführung, insbesondere im Kampf gegen Korruption und gewalttätigen Extremismus. Auch bei der Sicherstellung der Gewaltenteilung spielt die Zivilgesellschaft eine zentrale Rolle. Ihr kommt unmittelbarer Einfluss auf die wirtschaftliche und menschliche Entwicklung eines Landes zu.
The fight against cybercrime (A8-0272/2017 - Elissavet Vozemberg-Vrionidi) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Die fortschreitende Digitalisierung und damit einhergehend das Internet der Dinge bringen viele Vorteile mit sich. Ob Bestellungen in Online-Shops, die Buchung des bevorstehenden Urlaubs, die Pflege sozialer Kontakte oder die Verwaltung der eigenen Finanzen – die Möglichkeiten des Internets sind schier unendlich. Jedoch erhöht die zunehmende Digitalisierung auch das Risiko von Cyberkriminalität. Durch das Internet der Dinge können Haushaltsgeräte, Autos oder medizinische Geräte nämlich mehr und mehr zu „Spitzeln“ im eigenen Haus werden, denn es handelt sich hier zumeist um jene Produkte, die nur eine lückenhafte bzw. gar keine Firewall haben. Cybersicherheit darf sich aber nicht nur auf das Internet der Dinge beschränken, der regulatorische Handlungsbedarf ist ein genereller. Insbesondere im Bereich der Kinderpornografie, sexuellen Gewalt und bei terroristischen Aktivitäten muss schnell und hart gegen Straftäter vorgegangen werden.
Accessibility requirements for products and services (A8-0188/2017 - Morten Løkkegaard) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Diese Richtlinie wird den Alltag für Menschen mit Einschränkungen erleichtern und ist grundsätzlich zu begrüßen. In vielen europäischen Ländern gibt es Barrieren, die in Österreich teilweise schon abgebaut sind, das Niveau der Barrierefreiheit wird durch die Richtlinie EU-weit erhöht. Österreichische Unternehmen, die barrierefreie Produkte oder Dienstleistungen anbieten, können künftig vom Export in diese Länder profitieren. KMU sind durch Schutzklauseln vor zu hohem Verwaltungsaufwand oder Kosten geschützt. Dennoch sollten die weiteren Verhandlungen von einer ökonomischen Folgenabschätzung begleitet werden, damit sichtbar wird, an welchen Stellen nachzubessern ist.
Extension of the European statistical programme to 2020 (A8-0158/2017 - Roberto Gualtieri) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht zielt darauf ab, dass die Daten schneller und detaillierter veröffentlicht werden. Neue Parameter bezüglich Migration, Genderfragen, steuerlicher Compliance und Umwelt werden vorgeschlagen. Dadurch können neue Daten auch über die Konsequenzen des Rückzugs eines Mitgliedstaates aus der EU und über die Auswirkungen der landesspezifischen Empfehlungen gewonnen werden. Dies wird die Vergleichbarkeit der Mitgliedstaaten untereinander verbessern und die Auswirkungen der Empfehlungen genauer messen.
European venture capital funds and European social entrepreneurship funds (A8-0120/2017 - Sirpa Pietikäinen) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht zielt darauf ab, das Problem des Finanzmangels in der EU, insbesondere für KMU, zu lösen. Derzeit sind die Unternehmen zu stark von Bankkrediten abhängig, welche nicht ausreichen. Die Direktinvestitionen durch Risikokapitalfonds sind in der EU stark reguliert und dieser Bericht unterstützt die Änderungen, die es erleichtern, mehr in europäische Unternehmen zu investieren.
Multi-annual plan for demersal stocks in the North Sea and the fisheries exploiting those stocks (A8-0263/2017 - Ulrike Rodust) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Grundverordnung sieht die Mehrjahrespläne als vorrangiges Instrument für eine nachhaltige mehrjährige Nutzung mariner biologischer Ressourcen an. Die Mehrjahrespläne sollen auf die Besonderheiten der verschiedenen Fischereitätigkeiten reagieren. Der Kommissionsvorschlag bezieht sich nur auf Grundfutterbestände, da sich ihre Verwaltung sehr stark von der der pelagischen und industriellen Bestände unterschiedet.
Establishing an instrument contributing to stability and peace (A8-0261/2017 - Arnaud Danjean) DE
Transparency, accountability and integrity in the EU institutions (A8-0133/2017 - Sven Giegold) DE
The future of the Erasmus+ programme (B8-0495/2017) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Resolution gestimmt. Der Entschließungsantrag zur Zukunft des Programms Erasmus+ zielt auf eine Weiterentwicklung und Verbesserung von Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten ab. Der Berichterstatter legt ein großes Augenmerk auf die Partizipationsmöglichkeiten am Programm und will diese verbessern, was nachhaltig einen positiven Einfluss auf die österreichische Bildungslandschaft haben wird.
A new skills agenda for Europe (A8-0276/2017 - Martina Dlabajová, Momchil Nekov) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Diese Agenda beabsichtigt eine gemeinsame Stärkung des Humankapitals, der Beschäftigungsfähigkeit und der Wettbewerbsfähigkeit in den Mitgliedstaaten der EU. Es wird betont, dass die EU die Bildungsmaßnahmen der einzelnen Mitgliedstaaten lediglich unterstützen, koordinieren und ergänzen kann, die Hauptverantwortung bleibt jedoch bei den Mitgliedstaaten.
Multilateral Agreement on the establishment of a European Common Aviation Area (ECAA) (A8-0260/2017 - Roberts Zīle) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Er zielt darauf ab, die südöstlichen Nachbarländer in den Luftfahrtbinnenmarkt der EU zu integrieren. Dieses betrifft 36 Länder und circa 500 Millionen Menschen. Es macht den europäischen Luftverkehrssektor konkurrenzfähiger, und lässt die Fluggäste von Wettbewerb profitieren (freier Marktzugang und gleiche Wettbewerbsregelungen), und fordert die Umsetzung hoher Sozial- und Umweltschutzvorschriften in den südosteuropäischen Drittstaaten.
Subjecting acryloylfentanyl to control measures (A8-0284/2017 - Brice Hortefeux) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Ich unterstütze den Plan von Europol, UNO und EU, um die neue Droge „Acryloylfentanyl“ strafrechtlich zu verbieten. Es ist ein neues Opiat, das in China entwickelt wurde. Dieser Bericht wird Europol und der lokalen Polizei bei der Bekämpfung der organisierten Kriminalität helfen.
Mobilisation of the EU Solidarity Fund to provide assistance to Italy (A8-0280/2017 - Giovanni La Via) DE
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/002 FI Microsoft 2 (A8-0278/2017 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht unterstützt die Gewährung von 3,52 Millionen Euro aus dem EGF an Finnland, weil 1248 Arbeitsplätze bei Nokia/Microsoft verloren gegangen sind. Diese Mittel werden verwendet, um der finnischen Regierung und dem Unternehmen zu helfen, neue Beschäftigung zu finden und neue Fähigkeiten für diese Leute zu entwickeln. Das vorgeschlagene Programm beinhaltet auch einen Plan, um diesen Menschen zu helfen, neue Start-ups in der Technologieindustrie zu entwickeln.
EU Emissions Trading System (EU ETS): continuing current limitations of scope for aviation activities and preparing to implement a global market-based measure from 2021 (A8-0258/2017 - Julie Girling) DE
Inclusion of greenhouse gas emissions and removals from land use, land use change and forestry into the 2030 climate and energy framework (A8-0262/2017 - Norbert Lins) DE
Ich habe mich in diesem Bericht enthalten. Die Einbeziehung des LULUCF-Sektors in die Klimaschutzpolitik der Europäischen Union ab 2021 ist ein begrüßenswerter Bestandteil für eine zukunftsorientierte Klimapolitik. Aber um den LULUCF-Sektor im Vergleich zu den anderen Sektoren im laufenden europäischen Klimaschutzprozess nicht zu benachteiligen, müssen Vorleistungen angerechnet, ein klarer Unterschied zwischen fossilen und biogenen Treibhausgasen gemacht und der Substitutionseffekt von Bioenergie anerkannt werden.
Uniform format for residence permits for third country nationals (A8-0065/2017 - Jussi Halla-aho) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht zielt darauf ab, ein einheitliches Format für die Aufenthaltsgenehmigung für Drittstaatsangehörige innerhalb der EU festzulegen. Auch wenn die in dem Bericht aufgeworfenen Probleme legitim sind, sollte dies jedoch ein nationales Thema bleiben, das bilateral oder multilateral gelöst werden soll und nicht harmonisiert werden sollte.
Objection pursuant to Rule 106: draft Commission implementing decision authorising the placing on the market of products containing, consisting of, or produced from genetically modified soybean DAS- 68416-4 (B8-0498/2017) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der vorliegende Kommissionsentwurf eines Durchführungsbeschlusses überschreitet die der Kommission erteilten Befugnisse. Daher fordert diese Resolution die Kommission auf, den Durchführungsbeschluss zurückzuziehen und zukünftige Beschlüsse auszusetzen, da diese Vorangehensweise dem hohen Schutzniveau für das Leben und die Gesundheit des Menschen zuwiderläuft.
Draft amending budget No 3/2017: budgetary resources of the Youth Employment Initiative; establishment plans of ACER and SESAR2 (A8-0282/2017 - Jens Geier) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht unterstreicht die dringende Notwendigkeit, die finanzielle Verpflichtung der Union im Kampf gegen die Jugendarbeitslosigkeit durch zusätzliche Mittel für die YEI (Youth Employment Initiative) zu erhöhen. Der Bericht fordert die Kommission und die Mitgliedstaaten auf, eine rasche Neuprogrammierung der operationellen Programme zu gewährleisten, um sicherzustellen, dass die gesamte zusätzliche YEI-Hülle von 500 Mio. EUR bis Ende 2017 vollständig und effizient umgesetzt wird.
EU political relations with Latin America (A8-0268/2017 - Javi López) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht unterstreicht die Bedeutung des Ausbaus der politischen und wirtschaftlichen Zusammenarbeit und der Stärkung der Partnerschaften mit den LAC-Ländern. Der Bericht unterstreicht die Notwendigkeit, dass diese Kooperation durch eine nachhaltige sozioökonomische Entwicklungspolitik zur Konsolidierung des Wirtschaftswachstums beiträgt.
Corruption and human rights in third countries (A8-0246/2017 - Petras Auštrevičius) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Obwohl der Kampf gegen die Korruption sehr wichtig ist und das Europäische Parlament dazu genutzt werden kann, Druck auf Drittländer auszuüben, um diesem Kampf beizutreten, bleibt es eine nationale Zuständigkeit des betreffenden souveränen Staates, die Korruption anzugehen. Der Geist dieses Berichts geht über die wesentliche Achtung der elementaren nationalen Souveränität hinaus.
EU-Iceland Agreement on the protection of geographical indications for agricultural products and foodstuffs (A8-0254/2017 - David Borrelli) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Im Rahmen des ausgehandelten Abkommens werden 1150 EU-Lebensmittel mit geografischen Angaben (GI, geographical indication) bei der Einfuhr in Island geschützt. Die Vereinbarung mit Island passt in die gesamte EU-Strategie zur Förderung der Produktion und des Verbrauchs von EU-Produkten mit GIs. Dies wird den Handel mit qualitativ hochwertigen landwirtschaftlichen Produkten fördern und weiterentwickeln.
EU-Iceland Agreement concerning additional trade preferences in agricultural products (A8-0256/2017 - David Borrelli) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Im Rahmen des Freihandelsabkommens zwischen der EU und Island zielten diese Verhandlungen darauf ab, den Grad der Liberalisierung auf beiden Seiten zu erhöhen, die laufenden Zollkontingente zu verlängern und neue Zollkontingente für zusätzliche landwirtschaftliche Erzeugnisse zu eröffnen. Infolge der Verhandlungen werden fast 90 % der EU-Agrarprodukte einen zollfreien Zugang zum isländischen Markt haben. Als Nettoexporteur von landwirtschaftlichen Grunderzeugnissen nach Island wird die EU von erhöhten Kontingenten profitieren, insbesondere für Käse, Rindfleisch, Schweinefleisch und Geflügel, während Island für seine Skyr-Exporte zusätzlichen Zugang erhält.
Implementation of the Mediation Directive (A8-0238/2017 - Kostas Chrysogonos) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Die Vermittlungsrichtlinie verfolgt die Erleichterung des Zugangs zu alternativer Streitbeilegung und die Förderung der gütlichen Beilegung von Streitigkeiten durch die Förderung der Vermittlung sowie eines ausgewogenen Verhältnisses zwischen Vermittlungs- und Gerichtsverfahren. Dieser Bericht untersucht die Umsetzung der Richtlinie in den Mitgliedstaaten. Da es nicht möglich ist, die Anwendung der Richtlinie sowie die Auswirkungen für die Mitgliedstaaten zu untersuchen, da nicht alle Mitgliedstaaten sie umgesetzt haben und da viele Mitgliedstaaten bereits die Vermittlung weit in ihr Justizsystem integriert haben, habe ich mich der Stimme enthalten.
The functioning of franchising in the retail sector (A8-0199/2017 - Dennis de Jong) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht befasst sich mit der Unterauslastung des Franchisings in der EU im Vergleich zu anderen entwickelten Volkswirtschaften. Der Bericht fordert die Kommission auf, Leitlinien für Franchising-Verträge einzuführen, um das normative Umfeld der Franchising-Verträge besser zu gestalten, um die Einhaltung von Arbeitsnormen und menschenwürdigen und qualitativ hochwertigen Dienstleistungen zu gewährleisten.
A Space Strategy for Europe (A8-0250/2017 - Constanze Krehl) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Ein eigenes Weltraumprogramm für Europa ist wichtig für die strategische Unabhängigkeit und für Forschung und Entwicklung. Es wird den europäischen Sektor für Hightech-Geräte fördern, die für Satelliten und andere Formen der Kommunikationstechnologie benötigt werden.
Academic further and distance education as part of the European lifelong learning strategy (A8-0252/2017 - Milan Zver) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Jeder Mensch, der aufgrund seines Gesundheitszustandes nicht am Präsenzunterricht teilnehmen kann, soll in jeder Phase seines Lebens die Möglichkeit haben, sich weiterzubilden und somit seine Kompetenzen auf dem neuesten Stand zu halten. Ein unkomplizierter Zugang zum gesamten europäischen universitären Bildungsangebot ist daher zu begrüßen.
Repeal of obsolete regulations with regard to inland waterway and road haulage sectors (A8-0228/2017 - Karima Delli) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Um das Volumen des gesetzlichen Besitzstands aufzuräumen und zu verringern, ist es notwendig, ihn regelmäßig zu analysieren und veraltete Rechtsvorschriften zu ermitteln. Die Aufhebung der veralteten Rechtsvorschriften ist sinnvoll, um den Gesetzgebungsrahmen durch die Mitgliedstaaten und die relevanten Akteure, in diesem Fall die Binnenschifffahrt und den Güterkraftverkehrsbereich, transparent, klar und leicht zu nutzen.
Promotion of internet connectivity in local communities (A8-0181/2017 - Carlos Zorrinho) DE
Ich habe für diesen Bericht gestimmt. Die digitale Kluft zwischen ländlichem und städtischem Raum stellt ein Problem dar und soll durch diese Initiative geschlossen werden. Die Initiative WiFi4EU stellt eine Chance dar, um das Prinzip des universellen Zugangs für die europäischen Bürger zu den Vorteilen der Informationsgesellschaft zu bekräftigen. Sie implementiert ein Pilotprojekt mit einer ausgewogenen geografischen Dimension und Verteilung, die die Entwicklung von integrativen Plattformen fördern wird. Diese Initiative bietet freien Zugang zu drahtlosen Netzwerken.
Measures to safeguard the security of gas supply (A8-0310/2016 - Jerzy Buzek) DE
Die Sicherheit der Gasversorgung der Mitgliedstaaten der EU soll durch diese Richtlinie verbessert werden. Der Ausbau der regionalen Gasverbindungen der Mitgliedstaaten in der EU ist wünschenswert und erhöht die Sicherheit der Gasversorgung. Der Zugang eines Mitgliedstaates einer Region und der Kommission zu Verträgen, welche die Versorgungssicherheit eines Mitgliedstaates gefährden könnten, ist kritisch zu sehen.
EU accession to the Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence (A8-0266/2017 - Christine Revault d'Allonnes Bonnefoy, Anna Maria Corazza Bildt) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht gibt vor, sich mit Frauenrechten zu befassen, aber es geht um Genderdebatten. Es handelt sich um die Ratifizierung der Istanbul-Konvention. In der Konvention wird der Begriff „Frau“ kulturell definiert und nicht biologisch. Frauen gehören biologisch definiert, nicht kulturell. Eine Konvention, die speziell für Frauen- und Kinderrechte geplant war, soll nicht zur Genderdebatte missbraucht werden.
Impact of international trade and EU’s trade policies on global value chains (A8-0269/2017 - Maria Arena) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Auf den ersten Blick erscheint der vorliegende Bericht wie ein weiterer Schritt zu mehr sozialer Gerechtigkeit und Umweltschutz. Allerdings drängen sich Parallelen zu vorherigen Legislativvorschlägen auf, welche die Produktionskosten europäischer Unternehmen im Vergleich zu ihren globalen Konkurrenten steigerten, während gleichzeitig der praktische Nutzen der genannten Maßnahmen zweifelhaft erscheint.
Convention on long-range transboundary air pollution to abate acidification, eutrophication and ground-level ozone (A8-0241/2017 - Adina-Ioana Vălean) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Das Übereinkommen über weiträumige grenzüberschreitende Luftverunreinigung (LRTAP) zielt auf den Schutz der Umwelt und des Menschen vor Luftverschmutzung ab. Mit dem Übereinkommen wurde ein Rahmen geschaffen, dessen Zweck es ist, Beeinträchtigungen der Gesundheit des Menschen und Umweltschäden, die durch grenzüberschreitende Luftverschmutzung verursacht werden, zu überwachen und zu mindern. Die Umsetzung und Überwachung des Übereinkommens erfolgt im Rahmen des Programms über die Zusammenarbeit bei der Messung und Bewertung der weiträumigen Übertragung von luftverunreinigenden Stoffen in Europa (EMEP). Das achte Protokoll – das Protokoll von Göteborg zur Verringerung von Versauerung, Eutrophierung und bodennahem Ozon (auch als Multischadstoffprotokoll oder Göteborg-Protokoll bezeichnet) – ist ein Protokoll über mehrere Schadstoffe, mit dem die Versauerung, Eutrophierung und bodennahes Ozon verringert werden sollen, indem Emissionshöchstmengen für Schwefeldioxid, Stickstoffoxide, flüchtige organische Verbindungen und Ammoniak festgelegt werden, die bis 2020 einzuhalten sind.
Conclusion of the EU-Cuba Political Dialogue and Cooperation Agreement (Consent) (A8-0232/2017 - Elena Valenciano) DE
Ich habe mich beim vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Das Abkommen zwischen Kuba und der EU, welches es schon 1996 gab, wurde aufgrund der Öffnung des Landes gen Westen und USA erneuert. In dem Abkommen über politischen Dialog und Zusammenarbeit werden die allgemeinen Grundsätze und Ziele der Zusammenarbeit zwischen der EU und Kuba festgelegt und eine institutionelle Struktur für die Verwaltung des Abkommens geschaffen. Das Abkommen besteht im Wesentlichen aus drei großen Kapiteln zu den Bereichen politischer Dialog, Zusammenarbeit und sektorpolitischer Dialog sowie Handel und handelspolitische Zusammenarbeit. Dadurch soll eine zukünftige Zusammenarbeit in diesen Sektoren erleichtert werden. Kuba soll im Rahmen dieses Abkommens auch an spezifischen Projekten der EU teilnehmen können.So sollen u.a. Handelserleichterungen garantiert werden und die EU soll Handelsstellen einrichten. Zudem soll auch die Produktion des Landes im Hinblick auf die Bedürfnisse des EU-Markts entwickelt werden. Außerdem soll Kuba im Rahmen des EIB-Außenmandats als förderfähiges Land aufgenommen werden.
Memorandum of Understanding between the European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice and Eurojust (A8-0215/2017 - Claude Moraes) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Eine solche regelungsgebende Einheit innerhalb der EU ist überflüssig, da die nationalen Behörden der Mitgliedstaaten bereits miteinander als auch mit Europol und Frontex arbeiten, also auf bi- und multilateraler Ebene bereits eine gute Zusammenarbeit besteht und Best-Practice-Modelle ausgetauscht bzw. angewendet werden. Ohne den Austausch von personenbezogenen Daten mit Mitgliedstaaten ist die Arbeit zur Verhinderung von organisierter Kriminalität und Terrorismus nicht zielführend. Da im Bericht jedoch vorgesehen ist, keine personenbezogenen Daten auszutauschen, zielt diese Initiative auf eine Einmischung in die nationale Gesetzgebung der Mitgliedstaaten ab, ohne einen Mehrwert bei der Lösung der Fragen zur organisierten Kriminalität oder des Terrorismus zu bringen.
EU-Kosovo Framework Agreement on the general principles for the participation of Kosovo in Union programmes (A8-0207/2017 - Ulrike Lunacek) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht spricht sich für den Abschluss eines Rahmenabkommens zwischen der EU und dem Kosovo aus, welches es dem Land ermöglichen soll, an Programmen der EU teilzunehmen. Kosovo leistet zudem einen finanziellen Beitrag zum Gesamthaushaltsplan der Europäischen Union, wobei der Beitrag den spezifischen Programmen der Union entspricht, an denen das Land teilnimmt.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2017/001 ES/Castilla y León mining (A8-0248/2017 - Monika Vana) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt, denn er erleichtert den besseren Übergang von Kompetenzen aus alten, teuren und umweltschädlichen Industriezweigen zu neuen, sauberen und aufstrebenden Sektoren mit Wachstumsaussichten. Ich unterstütze auch die Forderung nach mehr und besseren Daten zur EGF-Wirksamkeit.
European standards for the 21st century (A8-0213/2017 - Marlene Mizzi) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht sieht Normen als freiwillige Instrumente an, die letztlich nationale Kompetenz bleiben. Allerdings bereitet er einer Zentralisierung der Normen den Weg, die sich auf viele Harmonisierungsvorschläge in verschiedenen Bereichen des Binnenmarktes auswirken wird. Gerade bei der Digitalisierung bzw. dem digitalen Binnenmarkt ist es entscheidend, gemeinsame Normen bzw. Normierungen durchzusetzen.
Towards a pan-European covered bonds framework (A8-0235/2017 - Bernd Lucke) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die vorgeschlagene Richtlinie wird Assetklassen klar definieren und riskante Vermögenswerte von der Definition ausschließen. Dies wird dazu beitragen, die Märkte für hoch liquide Mittel in Mitgliedstaaten mit schwerwiegenden Liquiditätsproblemen zu entwickeln, grenzüberschreitende Investitionen zu erleichtern und das Risikoprofil hoch verschuldeter europäischer Finanzinstitute zu senken.
Limitation periods for traffic accidents (A8-0206/2017 - Pavel Svoboda) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Meines Erachtens ist die Einführung von Mindeststandards im Bereich der Verjährung von Ansprüchen aus grenzüberschreitenden Verkehrsunfällen nicht notwendig, ebenso verstößt sie gegen das Verhältnismäßigkeitsgebot. Die Wahlmöglichkeit in Bezug auf den Gerichtsstand (und das dadurch abhängige Verjährungssystem) ist ausreichend.
Common minimum standards of civil procedure (A8-0210/2017 - Emil Radev) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Meines Erachtens ist die beabsichtigte Harmonisierung der nationalen Zivilprozessordnungen nicht wünschenswert und verstößt gegen das Verhältnismäßigkeitsgebot. Der Berichterstatter begründet seinen Vorstoß mit dem folgenden Satz: „Der Einzelne muss in die Lage versetzt werden, seine Rechte überall in der Union geltend zu machen, und er sollte sie durch Anrufung der Gerichte in einem anderen Mitgliedstaat genauso problemlos geltend machen können wie in seinem eigenen Mitgliedstaat“.
Macro-financial assistance to Moldova (A8-0185/2017 - Sorin Moisă) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der Vorschlag ist zurückzuweisen, da die staatlichen Institutionen in Moldau aufgrund von Korruptionsvorfällen und des nach wie vor nicht aufgeklärten Bankenbetrugsskandals, in den höchstrangige Politiker verwickelt waren, nicht vertrauenswürdig erscheinen. Der Betrugsskandal wirft ein verstörendes Bild auf die Fähigkeit des Landes, mit EU-Geldern widmungsgerecht umzugehen. Die Begründung des Berichterstatters, die neuerliche Unterstützung solle dazu dienen, das Vertrauen in die EU wiederherzustellen, erscheint mir widersinnig. Wichtiger wäre es, dass Moldau endlich die Kriterien der Rechtsstaatlichkeit und Demokratie erfüllt.
Disclosure of income tax information by certain undertakings and branches (A8-0227/2017 - Hugues Bayet, Evelyn Regner) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt, denn der Vorschlag geht weit über die OECD-Richtlinien für den Austausch von Steuerinformationen zwischen Steuerbehörden hinaus. Der Vorschlag drückt drastisch die Schwelle für jene Unternehmen, die einer Veröffentlichungspflicht unterliegen sollen, und untergräbt somit die Marktposition europäischer Unternehmen noch weiter. Die EU sollte sich vielmehr an die OECD-BEPS-Empfehlungen halten, um ein weltweit einheitliches Vorgehen bei der Bekämpfung von Steuervermeidung zu ermöglichen.
Draft amending budget n° 2 to the General budget 2017 entering the surplus of the financial year 2016 (A8-0229/2017 - Jens Geier) DE
A longer lifetime for products: benefits for consumers and companies (A8-0214/2017 - Pascal Durand) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Es ist von Nachteil für Verbraucher, wenn Elektrogeräte schnell kaputtgehen und nicht mehr repariert werden können, weil wichtige Teile fest verbaut sind. Der Bericht vertritt den Grundsatz der erweiterten Herstellerhaftung und bekämpft die Wegwerfgesellschaft. Er leistet einen nachhaltigen Beitrag zum Umweltschutz.
Addressing human rights violations in the context of war crimes, and crimes against humanity, including genocide (A8-0222/2017 - Cristian Dan Preda) DE
Ich habe mich beim vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht knüpft an Menschenrechtsverletzungen an und zählt solche auf. Dabei wird vor allem auf die Situation in Syrien verwiesen. Der Berichterstatter schlägt vor, dass die EU ihr Gesamtkonzept für externe Konflikte und Krisen in die Instrumente eingliedern sollte, die erforderlich sind, um Gräuelverbrechen frühzeitig aufzudecken und zu verhüten. Es sollen GSVP-Missionen ähnlich wie friedenserhaltende Missionen der UN-Blauhelme aufgestellt werden. Zudem soll auch eine finanzielle Unterstützung für den Internationalen Strafgerichtshof über die EU erreicht werden, damit dieser seine Arbeit fortführen kann. Aus meiner Sicht ist der Bericht zu wenig ausgewogen, um ihn unterstützen zu können.
Private security companies (A8-0191/2017 - Hilde Vautmans) DE
Ich habe mich beim vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht behandelt die Sachlage privater Sicherheitsfirmen, die in der EU momentan einen starken Aufschwung erleben. Es wird darauf hingewiesen, dass die private Sicherheitsbranche Segen und Fluch zugleich ist. Zum einen birgt sie die Gefahr paramilitärischer Betätigung in Zusammenhang mit Konflikten bzw. des Nichteinhaltens von EU-Vorgaben. Auf der anderen Seite können private Anbieter in die neue GSVP-Politik eingebunden werden und eventuell bei wichtigen militärischen Operationen ihren Beitrag leisten (wie dies schon im Irak der Fall war). Deswegen fordert der Bericht, diese Firmen in die EU-Verteidigungspolitik zu inkludieren, mitsamt Finanzspritze und Sicherheitsbeauftragten. Ebenso fordert der Bericht die Kommission auf, gemeinsame Leitlinien für ein solches Vorgehen zu schaffen und ein entsprechendes Grünbuch vorzulegen.
Working conditions and precarious employment (A8-0224/2017 - Neoklis Sylikiotis) DE
Ich habe mich beim vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Obwohl der Bericht einige wichtige soziale Fragen in Zusammenhang mit der Beschäftigung in der Digital- und Plattform-Wirtschaft anspricht, kann die Anwendung gleicher Regelungen Innovationen in diesen aufstrebenden Sektoren hemmen und den Standort Europa für Hightech-Start-ups weniger attraktiv erscheinen lassen.
Increasing engagement of partners and visibility in the performance of European Structural and Investment Funds (A8-0201/2017 - Daniel Buda) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Tatsächlich ist die Kohäsionspolitik der EU mittlerweile einer der wichtigsten Wachstumsfaktoren in der EU. Negativ entscheidend ist jedoch, dass dieses künstliche Wachstum auf einer Umverteilung bzw. Transferunion basiert. Durch eine lokale Sichtbarkeit, wie sie die Union anstrebt, wird allerdings viel mehr eine positive Legitimität in den Staaten gebildet, die Gelder erhalten.
Statelessness in South and South East Asia (A8-0182/2017 - Amjad Bashir) DE
Ich habe mich zum vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Die Staatenlosigkeit stellt auch in unserem politischen Spektrum ein großes Problem dar, allein schon wegen möglicher Rückführungen. Staatenlose befinden sich in einem völkerrechtlichen Vakuum, welches geklärt werden sollte. Die Ansätze, die der Bericht jedoch vorschreibt, wirken eher utopisch. Zudem ist es nicht die Aufgabe der EU, ein eindeutiges Ressort der Vereinten Nationen zu besetzen.
Cross-border mergers and divisions (A8-0190/2017 - Enrico Gasbarra) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Einheitliche Regelungen in diesem Bereich sind meines Erachtens von enormer Bedeutung. Rechtssicherheit und die sich daraus ableitende Vorhersehbarkeit von Gerichtsentscheiden unterscheiden unser Rechtssystem von dem anderer Kontinente. Durch den Bericht soll auch das Problem der künstlichen Sitzverlegung von Unternehmen, um in Jurisdiktionen mit geringeren Sozialstandards zu fallen, gelöst werden. Ebenso, um Sozial- und Steuerdumping zu verhindern.
Participation of the Union in the Partnership for Research and Innovation in the Mediterranean Area (PRIMA) (A8-0112/2017 - Sofia Sakorafa) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. PRIMA ist ein gemeinsames Programm, das auf nationalen Programmen und durchgeführten Maßnahmen der teilnehmenden EU-Mitgliedstaaten und assoziierten Länder basiert. Die Durchführung des Programms erfolgt mit der Unterstützung und Beteiligung der EU. Im Einklang mit den Prioritäten des Horizont 2020 ist das allgemeine Ziel der PRIMA, Forschungs- und Innovationskapazitäten aufzubauen und Wissen und gemeinsame innovative Lösungen für nachhaltige Agrar- und Ernährungssysteme und eine integrierte Wasserwirtschaft im Mittelmeerraum zu entwickeln. Das strategische Ziel des Programms besteht darin, die in der Mittelmeerregion dringend benötigten gemeinsamen innovativen Lösungen für die Wasser- und Lebensmittelversorgung zu entwickeln und die Versorgung dadurch wirksamer, kostengünstiger und nachhaltiger zu gestalten. Auf diese Weise könnte F&I zur Lösung größerer Probleme im Bereich der Ernährung, der Gesundheit und des sozialen Wohlbefindens beitragen und letztlich dem Trend der Massenmigration entgegenwirken.
Specific measures to provide additional assistance to Member States affected by natural disasters (A8-0070/2017 - Iskra Mihaylova) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Dieser Vorschlag bezieht sich auf Naturkatastrophen und damit einhergehend auf die Beeinträchtigung der Wirtschaftsleistung der Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union. Die Beihilfen dürfen 5 % der gesamten Mittelzuweisungen aus dem EFRE (Europäischer Fonds für regionale Entwicklung) in einem Mitgliedstaat im Programmplanungszeitraum 2014-2020 nicht überschreiten.
Energy efficiency labelling (A8-0213/2016 - Dario Tamburrano) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Bei diesem Bericht handelt es sich um eine Revision der Richtlinie 2010/30/EU. Ziel des Vorschlags ist es, den bestehenden Rechtsrahmen für die Energiekennzeichnung zu verbessern und markierte Produkte in einer neuen Datenbank zu registrieren. Nach dem Vorschlag der Kommission werden die bestehenden Etiketten innerhalb von fünf Jahren nach Inkrafttreten der Verordnung von der Kommission überprüft, um sie zu kalibrieren. Die Energieeffizienzkennzeichnung ermöglicht es den Verbrauchern, sachkundige Entscheidungen in Bezug auf effiziente und zukunftsfähige energieverbrauchsrelevante Produkte zu treffen, und trägt dadurch erheblich zur Energieeinsparung und zur Senkung von Energiekosten bei und fördert zugleich Innovationen und Investitionen in die Herstellung effizienterer Produkte. Es wird angestrebt, in einem sinnvollen Zeitrahmen (fünf Jahre) Einigung auf die Klassen A–G zu erzielen.
European Capitals of Culture for the years 2020 to 2033 (A8-0061/2017 - Santiago Fisas Ayxelà) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Das europäische Kulturhauptstadt-Programm leistet einen entscheidenden Beitrag zur Förderung der Vernetzung ehemaliger und kommender Kulturhauptstädte und schafft damit eine Plattform, sich auf nationalstaatlicher Ebene in der Europäischen Union zu präsentieren.
Assessment of Horizon 2020 implementation (A8-0209/2017 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) DE
Ich habe mich zum vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Gemeinsame Forschung und das Anheben des F&E-Etats der Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union auf 3 % des BIP ist sinnvoll und erstrebenswert. Jedoch wurde dieser Bericht auch dazu genutzt, um Gender Mainstreaming voranzutreiben. Eine Gleichstellung zwischen Mann und Frau ist von immenser Bedeutung für unsere Gesellschaft, jedoch lehne ich eine zwingende Quote ab. Hierdurch werden nicht mehr die fachlich qualifiziertesten Mitarbeiter ausgewählt, sondern jene, welche für die Quotenregelung notwendig sind.
Building blocks for a post-2020 EU cohesion policy (A8-0202/2017 - Kerstin Westphal) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Berichterstatterin fordert eine angemessene Finanzausstattung, um die Folgen des BREXITs auszugleichen. Durch die Kohäsionspolitik sollten alle Regionen gestärkt werden. Die Kohäsionspolitik soll auch vereinfacht werden, indem der Verwaltungsaufwand auf ein Mindestmaß gesenkt und die Vorschriften über staatliche Beihilfen harmonisiert werden sollen. Die Berichterstatterin fordert von der Kommission Möglichkeiten für eine zusätzliche Flexibilität, beispielsweise durch eine Reserve oder Anpassung. Maßgebende Ziele bleiben die Bekämpfung der Arbeitslosigkeit und die Integration von Migranten.
Request for the waiver of the immunity of Béla Kovács (A8-0203/2017 - Heidi Hautala) DE
Rates of value added tax applied to books, newspapers and periodicals (A8-0189/2017 - Tom Vandenkendelaere) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Dieser Bericht gibt den Mitgliedstaaten mehr Handlungsfreiheit bei der Anwendung ermäßigter Mehrwertsteuersätze für digitale Medien. Die Möglichkeit, ermäßigte Mehrwertsteuersätze für digitale Medien anzuwenden, wird das Wachstum in diesem Sektor fördern.
Internet connectivity for growth, competitiveness and cohesion: European gigabit society and 5G (A8-0184/2017 - Michał Boni) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt, in dem es um die Festlegung von Rahmenbedingungen geht, die einen erfolgreichen Eintritt in die Gigabit-Gesellschaft und die Einführung der 5G-Technik ermöglichen. Mit Hilfe von 5G-Technik wird in der digitalen Welt durch die Einrichtung hochwertiger Netze, d. h. Netze mit sehr hoher Kapazität (Very High Capacity Networks), eine neue Ära eingeleitet. Digitale Infrastruktur wird zur treibenden Kraft, die neue Möglichkeiten der Vernetzung anbietet. So wurden für die Einführung von 5G, bedingt durch die Frequenzinterferenzen der Mitgliedstaaten, das 700-MHz-Band und langfristig die Frequenzbänder von 1 GHz bis 100 GHz europaweit abgestimmt. Das Potenzial der 5G-Technik kann nur umfassend realisiert werden, wenn enge Partnerschaften mit „vertikalen“ Branchen entstehen. Dazu ist es notwendig, in Bezug auf die industriellen Verfahren systematisch bereichsübergreifend zu arbeiten.
Protection of vulnerable adults (A8-0152/2017 - Joëlle Bergeron) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt, der eine Vielzahl von Rechtsvorschriften betrifft, die für Anerkennung und Vollstreckung von Entscheidungen ausschlaggebend sind, die in einem Mitgliedstaat der EU getroffen wurden und von den Behörden anderer Mitgliedstaaten anerkannt werden sollen. Damit soll die Zusammenarbeit der Mitgliedstaaten in den jeweiligen Bereichen verstärkt werden.
Introduction of temporary autonomous trade measures for Ukraine (A8-0193/2017 - Jarosław Wałęsa) DE
Der Bericht über die Einführung befristeter autonomer Handelsmaßnahmen für die Ukraine in Ergänzung der Handelszugeständnisse im Rahmen des Assoziierungsabkommens schlägt Maßnahmen vor, die auf eine Erhöhung der Handelsströme in den Bereichen Mais, Weizen, Gerste, Hafer sowie auf die teilweise oder vollständige Beseitigung von Zöllen bei Industrieerzeugnissen abzielen. Dies würde weitere Konkurrenz für europäische Nahrungsmittelproduzenten bedeuten. Außerdem richtet sich der Bericht gegen Russland. Aus diesen Gründen stimme ich gegen den vorliegenden Bericht.
Uniform format for visas (A8-0028/2016 - Sylvia-Yvonne Kaufmann) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Mit einheitlicheren Visa-Anforderungen und -Formalitäten werden große Unterschiede in den Visa-Verfahren für die Bürger der verschiedenen Mitgliedstaaten beendet sein. Eine einheitliche Visumform sollte alle notwendigen Informationen enthalten und hohe technische Standards erfüllen, insbesondere in Hinblick auf Fälschungssicherheit.
Multiannual Framework for the EU Agency for Fundamental Rights for 2018-2022 (A8-0177/2017 - Angelika Mlinar) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Kompetenzen dieser Agentur wurden deutlich erweitert, obwohl sich andere Agenturen bereits mit ähnlichen Fragen beschäftigen. Meiner Meinung nach sollten Überschneidungen in den Tätigkeitsbereichen der Agenturen tunlichst vermieden werden, diese Sorge spiegelt der Bericht aber leider nicht wider.
Digitising European industry (A8-0183/2017 - Reinhard Bütikofer) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt, in dem es um die Digitalisierung der europäischen Industrie geht. Der Bericht zeigt die enorme Bedeutung der Digitalisierung für die Industrie auf und beleuchtet gleichzeitig Schwachstellen, die es zu bekämpfen gilt. Es werden konkrete Handlungsempfehlungen in den verschiedenen Bereichen definiert, nach deren Umsetzung es möglich sein soll, europäische Unternehmen zu Gewinnern der digitalen Revolution zu machen.
The new European Consensus on Development - our world, our dignity, our future (B8-0387/2017, B8-0390/2017) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Resolution gestimmt. Der Entschließungantrag über den neuen europäischen Konsens in der Entwicklungspolitik – unsere Welt, unsere Würde, unsere Zukunft – betrifft die Bekämpfung der globalen Armut. Hierbei wird eindeutig festgehalten, dass Armut eine der Haupttriebfedern für Massenimmigration nach Europa darstellt und eine Bekämpfung der Fluchtgründe direkt in den Krisenherden durchaus einen sehr sinnvollen Schritt darstellen könnte.
Resilience as a strategic priority of the EU external action (B8-0381/2017) DE
Ich habe gegen die vorliegende Resolution betreffend der Resilienz als strategische Priorität des auswärtigen Handelns der EU gestimmt. Der Entschließungantrag fordert Resilienz in Bezug auf die gemeinsame Sicherheits- und Außenpolitik der EU, knüpft jedoch diese Forderung gegenüber Drittstaaten an Wertvorstellungen, wie z.B. Rechte der LGBTI.
Combating anti-semitism (B8-0383/2017, B8-0388/2017) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Resolution gestimmt. Ich begrüße, dass die Mitgliedstaaten dem österreichischen Beispiel bei der Umsetzung der IHRA folgen werden. Besonders begrüßenswert finde ich den Vorschlag, Kinder für diese Thematik zu sensibilisieren und die Bemühungen auf dem Gebiet der Prävention von Antisemitismus zu verstärken.
Agreement between the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway on an EEA Financial Mechanism 2014-2021 (A8-0072/2017 - David Borrelli) DE
Ich habe mich zu dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Mit den Finanzmitteln aus dem EWR- Finanzierungsmechanismus 2014-2021 sowie Sonderzuschüssen Norwegens, die sich auf insgesamt 2,8 Mrd. Euro belaufen, soll ein Beitrag zur Verringerung der wirtschaftlichen und sozialen Ungleichheiten geleistet werden. Die vorliegende Empfehlung will den Finanzierungsmechanismus um 11,3% gegenüber dem Zeitraum 2009-2014 erhöhen. Im Gegenzug erhalten die EWR-EFTA-Staaten auch Zugang zu den vier Grundfreiheiten des Binnenmarktes sowie damit verbundenen Politikbereichen (u.a. Verkehr, Energie und wirtschaftspolitische Zusammenarbeit).
The right funding mix for Europe’s regions: balancing financial instruments and grants in EU cohesion policy (A8-0139/2017 - Andrey Novakov) DE
Cross-border portability of online content services in the internal market (A8-0378/2016 - Jean-Marie Cavada) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die grenzüberschreitende Portabilität stellt eine massive Verbesserung für den Zugriff auf digitale Inhalte für Reisende in der Europäischen Union dar. Dieses System spielt eine zentrale Rolle bei der Finanzierung und Produktion von Inhalten, die auf die verschiedenen Märkte in der Union zugeschnitten sind und dazu beitragen, die kulturelle Vielfalt in Europa zu erhalten.
Implementation of the EU-Korea Free Trade Agreement (A8-0123/2017 - Adam Szejnfeld) DE
Ich habe mich zu dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Zweifellos hätte das Freihandelsabkommen positive Folgen für die Europäische Wirtschaft und den euro-koreanischen Handel insgesamt. Allerdings muss hier grundsätzlich auch die Frage gestellt werden, ob man durch eine Zustimmung zu dem Bericht auch die neue Handelspolitik der Kommission „Trade for all“, die u.a. ja auch Streitbeilegungsmechanismen beinhaltet, akzeptiert.
Achieving the two-state solution in the Middle East (RC-B8-0345/2017, B8-0345/2017, B8-0346/2017, B8-0347/2017, B8-0348/2017, B8-0352/2017, B8-0354/2017) DE
EU Strategy on Syria (RC-B8-0331/2017, B8-0331/2017, B8-0333/2017, B8-0335/2017, B8-0337/2017, B8-0338/2017, B8-0341/2017, B8-0342/2017) DE
Ich habe mich zu der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten, denn die Entschließung lässt die wahren Hintergründe des Konflikts unerwähnt. Ich kann keinem Umsiedelungsprogramm für Flüchtlinge zustimmen, das über die Nachbarländer hinausgeht, da dies Tür und Tor für Massenmigration nach Europa öffnen würde.
Dadaab refugee camp (RC-B8-0300/2017, B8-0300/2017, B8-0332/2017, B8-0334/2017, B8-0336/2017, B8-0339/2017) DE
Ich habe gegen die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Die Entschließung fordert, dass sich die EU nicht nur als Mediator engagieren, sondern auch Flüchtlinge aus diesem Camp und den genannten Krisenregionen aufnehmen soll. Ich würde Hilfsprogramme in den betroffenen Regionen unterstützen, aber nicht weitere Aufnahmen von Wirtschaftsmigranten in Europa.
Making relocation happen (B8-0340/2017, B8-0343/2017, B8-0344/2017) DE
Ich habe gegen die vorliegende Resolution gestimmt. Die Umverteilungsmaßnahmen sind laut dieser Resolution nur ein Überbrückungsmechanismus, bis das EAS eingeführt ist. Die Asyl- und Einwanderungspolitik ist außerdem Bestandteil der Souveränität eines jeden Mitgliedstaates. Da die Asylkrise jedoch die gesamte Europäische Union betrifft, sollte die Europäische Union hier Handlungsfähigkeit beweisen und konsequent gegen Masseneinwanderung vorgehen. Hierdurch würde man auch kriminellen Schlepperbanden das Handwerk legen und das Leiden tausender Personen verringern.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2016/008 FI/Nokia Network Systems (A8-0196/2017 - Petri Sarvamaa) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Am 7. April 2017 verabschiedete die Kommission den Vorschlag für eine Mobilisierung des EGF bezüglich Finnland. Es ging um die Reintegration von Arbeitern des Nokia Oy-Konzerns. Das ist bereits die zweite Applikation des EGF, die 945 Arbeitern bei der Reintegration am Arbeitsmarkt helfen wird und bei der 2 641 800 Euro für Finnland aus dem EGF bereitstellt werden. Es geht um die Wiedereingliederung von Arbeitslosen und deren Unterstützung.
Annual report 2014 on subsidiarity and proportionality (A8-0114/2017 - Sajjad Karim) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Die Reformvorschläge für die Wahrung der Subsidiarität und der Verhältnismäßigkeit durch stärkeres Engagement nationaler Parlamente ist begrüßenswert. Jedoch erscheint mir der in Absatz 26 des Berichts für die Lösung der derzeitigen Problemfelder wünschenswerte Ansatz, nämlich mehr europäische Integration, wenig zielführend.
FinTech: the influence of technology on the future of the financial sector (A8-0176/2017 - Cora van Nieuwenhuizen) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der FinTech-Bericht befasst sich mit aktuellen technologischen Innovationen in der Finanzbranche. Er kommentiert den FinTech-Aktionsplan der Kommission und empfiehlt einige neue Elemente. Der Bericht unterstreicht die Bedeutung von FinTech-Innovationen im Finanzdienstleistungssektor und fordert die Mitgliedstaaten auf, die FinTech-Innovatoren bei der Ausarbeitung neuer Rechtsvorschriften einzubeziehen. Ebenso fordert er die Kommission auf, ein level playing field für große und kleine Akteure zu schaffen und Fragen der Cybersicherheit zu behandeln.
Genetically modified maize DAS-40278-9 (B8-0292/2017) DE
. – Ich habe der vorliegenden Resolution zugestimmt. Der ENVI-Ausschuss stellt richtigerweise fest, dass Kommissionsbestrebungen über die Zulassung des Inverkehrbringens genetisch veränderter Organismen über die in der Verordnung 1829/2003 vorgesehenen Durchführungsbefugnisse hinausgehen. Die Kommission wird aufgefordert, beide Entwürfe zurückzuziehen.
Situation in Hungary (B8-0295/2017, B8-0296/2017) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Entschließungsantrag gestimmt. Bis dato wurde von der EU-Kommission nur ein Verfahren wegen des Verdachts auf Vertragsverletzung eingeleitet, die Ergebnisse dieses Verfahrens sind jedenfalls abzuwarten. Weiters wird die Regierung Ungarns im Rahmen der Resolution aufgefordert, alle Fristen in Bezug auf das Gesetz zur Änderung des Gesetzes über die staatliche Hochschulbildung auszusetzen. Dies stellt eine klare Einmischung in innerungarische Angelegenheiten dar.
European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (B8-0298/2017) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Nach Artikel 6 AEUV sind allgemeine und berufliche Bildung Kompetenz der Nationalstaaten, und die EU soll lediglich zwischen den Staaten koordinieren. Jedoch ist die Vergleichbarkeit der in den Mitgliedstaaten erworbenen Qualifikationen erstrebenswert, um den europäischen Binnenmarkt zu stärken.
Protocol to the EU-Mongolia Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (accession of Croatia) (A8-0074/2017 - Helmut Scholz) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Die Beitrittsakte der Republik Kroatien zur EU legen fest, dass Kroatien den internationalen Abkommen, die von der Europäischen Union und ihren Mitgliedstaaten unterzeichnet und beschlossen wurden, durch Protokolle zu diesen Vereinbarungen beitreten kann. Das Rahmenabkommen über die Partnerschaft und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen der Europäischen Union und ihren Mitgliedstaaten einerseits und der Mongolei andererseits wurde am 30. April 2013 in Ulaan Baatar unterzeichnet, das Protokoll für Kroatien nun beschlossen.
EU-Bosnia and Herzegovina Stabilisation and Association Agreement (accession of Croatia) (A8-0169/2017 - Cristian Dan Preda) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Am 24. September 2012 ermächtigte der Rat die Kommission, im Namen der Europäischen Union und ihrer Mitgliedstaaten und Kroatien, welches damals noch nicht Mitglied war, mit Bosnien und Herzegowina Verhandlungen aufzunehmen, um ein Protokoll zum Stabilisierungs- und Assoziierungsabkommen zwischen den Europäischen Gemeinschaften und ihrem Mitglied abzuschließen. Mehrere Verhandlungsrunden fanden zwischen dem 13. Dezember 2012 und dem 28. April 2016 statt. Nach weiteren technischen Konsultationen und Korrespondenz wurde das Protokoll von der Kommission und Bosnien und Herzegowina am 18. Juli 2016 paraphiert.
EU-Norway Agreement on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa (A8-0174/2017 - Tomáš Zdechovský) DE
EU eGovernment action plan 2016-2020 (A8-0178/2017 - Sabine Verheyen) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten, obwohl ich die Entwicklung von eGovernment für einen wichtigen Schritt halte. Einerseits koordiniert der Aktionsplan eine Modernisierung der Verwaltung, die Vorteile wie Einsparungen und den Wegfall von Behördengängen mit sich bringt. Die Kommission hilft den Mitgliedstaaten beim Austausch guter Praktiken und Technologien. Andererseits kann ein von der Kommission entwickeltes digitales Portal zu allen nationalen und europäischen Verwaltungen zu einer Ansammlung von empfindlichen Daten bei der Kommission führen und einer Europäisierung der Verwaltung Vorschub leisten. Letztlich bleibt in der Schwebe, ob der zentrale Anlaufpunkt bei der Kommission oder bei den Mitgliedstaaten liegen soll. Auch die anderen Dienste, auf die sich die Entschließung bezieht, eConsultation, eInformation, eID etc. haben solche Implikationen, die langfristig auf eine Europäisierung nationaler Verwaltungen hinauslaufen.
Annual report 2015 on the protection of EU's financial interests - Fight against fraud (A8-0159/2017 - Julia Pitera) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht unterscheidet zwischen betrügerischen und nicht betrügerischen Unregelmäßigkeiten. Jede Art von Betrug wirkt sich aber in erheblicher Weise negativ auf die finanziellen Interessen der EU und der einzelnen Mitgliedstaaten aus. Die Berichterstatterin fordert mitunter mehr Transparenz und ein verbessertes System des Informationsaustauschs zwischen den zuständigen Behörden der Mitgliedstaaten, um effizientere Kontrollen von Transaktionen zwischen zwei oder mehr Mitgliedstaaten zu ermöglichen, um auf diese Weise grenzüberschreitende Betrügereien aufzudecken. Der Bericht verweist jedoch auch auf die seit langem bestehende Forderung der Errichtung einer Europäischen Staatsanwaltschaft zum Schutz des EU-Haushalts. Eine Europäische Staatsanwaltschaft lehne ich jedoch ab.
Resource efficiency: reducing food waste, improving food safety (A8-0175/2017 - Biljana Borzan) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Die ineffiziente Nutzung von Lebensmitteln hat weitreichende Folgen für die Umwelt: Ackerboden, Wasser und Dünger, Energie für Ernte, Verarbeitung und Transport werden verschwendet. Ein strukturiertes Vorgehen gegen die Verschwendung unter Berücksichtigung der Erhaltung und Verbesserung der Lebensmittelsicherheit ist erstrebenswert. Die Verantwortung für die umzusetzenden Maßnahmen soll nicht bei der Kommission, sondern direkt bei den entsprechenden Stellen und Behörden der Mitgliedstaaten liegen. Weiter soll auch eine europaweit verbindliche Definition von Verschwendung von Lebensmitteln und Lebensmittelsicherheit den Binnenmarkt stärken und Wettbewerbsvorteile einzelner Mitgliedstaaten verhindern.
Evaluation of external aspects of customs performance and management as a tool to facilitate trade and fight illicit trade (A8-0162/2017 - Tiziana Beghin) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Die Zollunion stellt einen der Grundpfeiler der Union und ihres gemeinsamen Binnenmarktes dar. Sie ist darüber hinaus von erheblicher Bedeutung für die Eigenmittel der EU. Der vorliegende Bericht will ihre Funktionsfähigkeit sicherstellen und kritisiert bestehende Schwachstellen, wie z. B. die ungenügende IT-Ausstattung infolge unzureichender finanzieller Mittel. Konkret schlägt der Bericht als Gegenmaßnahmen u. a. die bessere Zusammenarbeit der Kommission mit Mitgliedstaaten und privaten Akteuren, die bessere finanzielle Ausstattung zum Ausbau vernetzter computergestützter Systeme und eine Harmonisierung der Vollstreckung strafrechtlicher Sanktionen in den Mitgliedstaaten vor.
Request for waiver of the immunity of António Marinho e Pinto (A8-0163/2017 - Gilles Lebreton) DE
Ich stimme für die Aufhebung der Immunität des Abgeordneten António Marinho e Pinto. Zwar habe ich betreffend der inhaltlichen Schlussfolgerungen des JURI—Ausschusses gewisse Vorbehalte, doch ich denke, dass die nationale Staatsanwaltschaft in ihren Ermittlungen und in ihrer Tätigkeit nicht beschnitten werden sollte.
EU trade mark (A8-0054/2017 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
Die beratende Gruppe der juristischen Dienste hat festgestellt, dass sich der Vorschlag auf eine reine Kodifizierung ohne inhaltliche Änderung der betreffenden Rechtsakte beschränkt. Das Europäische Parlament legt seinen Standpunkt in erster Lesung fest und übernimmt den Vorschlag der Kommission. Dem Bericht stimme ich daher zu.
Minamata Convention on Mercury (A8-0067/2017 - Stefan Eck) DE
Ziel des Übereinkommens von Minamata ist es, Mensch und Umwelt gleichermaßen vor der schädigenden Wirkung von Quecksilber zu schützen. Das Übereinkommen ist der wichtigste internationale Rechtsrahmen für die Zusammenarbeit und für Maßnahmen zur Eindämmung und Begrenzung der Verwendung ebenso wie für anthropogene Emissionen von Quecksilber und Quecksilberverbindungen. Ich stimme für diesen Bericht.
Hybrid mismatches with third countries (A8-0134/2017 - Olle Ludvigsson) DE
Beim Bericht betreffend den Vorschlag für eine Richtlinie des Rates zur Änderung der Richtlinie bezüglich hybrider Gestaltungen mit Drittländern habe ich mich meiner Stimme enthalten, da die Kommission eine Verhältnismäßigkeit anstrebt, der Berichterstatter jedoch ein Maximum an standardisierten Regeln in den Mitgliedstaaten vorschlägt. Dies ist nicht im Sinne der einzelnen Mitgliedstaaten.
Agreement on Operational and Strategic Cooperation between Denmark and Europol (A8-0164/2017 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra) DE
Im Kampf gegen grenzüberschreitende schwere und organisierte Kriminalität und internationalen Terrorismus innerhalb der Union bedarf es enger Zusammenarbeit und des Austauschs von Daten zwischen allen Mitgliedstaaten. Dem Abschluss eines Abkommens über operative und strategische Kooperation zwischen dem Königreich Dänemark und Europol durch das Europäische Polizeiamt (Europol) stimme ich zu, insbesondere da Dänemark selbst um das Abkommen angesucht hat und alle Anforderungen erfüllt.
Annual report on the control of the financial activities of the European Investment Bank for 2015 (A8-0161/2017 - Nedzhmi Ali) DE
Dem Jahresbericht über die Kontrolle der Finanztätigkeit der Europäischen Investitionsbank für 2015 stimme ich zu, da die darin angeführten Empfehlungen diverse Investitionen für KMUs sowie für Forschung und Entwicklung erleichtern. Die EIB ist die Bank der Europäischen Union und ein wichtiger Treiber für Investitionen, Wachstum und Beschäftigung in den Mitgliedstaaten.
Structural Reform Support Programme for 2017-2020 (A8-0374/2016 - Lambert van Nistelrooij, Constanze Krehl) DE
European Year of Cultural Heritage (A8-0340/2016 - Mircea Diaconu) DE
Der Bericht behandelt die Thematik des kulturellen Erbes. Dabei hält der Berichterstatter fest, dass die kulturelle Vielfalt in den europäischen Gesellschaften zunimmt, was als ein wesentlicher Beitrag für den Zusammenhalt der Gemeinschaft angesehen werden sollte. Fremde Kulturen sollen laut dem Berichterstatter langfristig integriert und als zukünftiges „europäisches“ Erbe proklamiert werden. Dieser Bericht ist offenkundig abzulehnen.
Union programme to support specific activities in the field of financial reporting and auditing (A8-0291/2016 - Theodor Dumitru Stolojan) DE
Union programme to enhance the involvement of consumers in financial services policy making (A8-0008/2017 - Philippe Lamberts) DE
Der Bericht betrifft das Unionsprogramm zur Erhöhung der Beteiligung von Verbrauchern an der Gestaltung der Unionspolitik im Bereich Finanzdienstleistungen. Obwohl die Absichten des Vorschlags gut sind, sollten die Mitgliedstaaten selbst dafür verantwortlich sein, das Interesse von mehr Menschen zu erlangen. Daher enthalte ich diesem Bericht meine Stimme.
Discharge 2015: Court of Auditors' special reports in the context of the 2015 Commission discharge (A8-0160/2017 - Joachim Zeller) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Dieser Bericht kommentiert die 31 Sonderberichte des Rechnungshofs im Jahr 2016 über spezifische Programme und spezifische Probleme, die bei der Arbeit der Kommission festgestellt wurden. Daneben unterstütze ich die meisten Empfehlungen des Berichterstatters und des Rechnungshofs über wichtige Berichte in Bezug auf Wirtschaftsreformen.
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th EDFs (A8-0125/2017 - Younous Omarjee) DE
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - European Parliament (A8-0153/2017 - Dennis de Jong) DE
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - European Court of Auditors (A8-0151/2017 - Benedek Jávor) DE
Ich habe dieser Entlastung zugestimmt. Ich unterstütze den Bericht, weil er die Senkung des Budgets und des Personals beim Europäischen Rechnungshof hervorhebt. Ebenso fordert der Bericht den Rechnungshof auf, die Sonderberichte innerhalb der Fristen zu veröffentlichen. Es wird bedauert, dass der Hof keinen Sonderbericht über Interessenskonflikte veröffentlicht hat.
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - European Economic and Social Committee (A8-0144/2017 - Bart Staes) DE
Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten. Im Europäischen Wirtschafts- und Sozialausschuss sind Arbeitgeberverbände, Gewerkschaften und andere Interessengruppen, wie Landwirte und Verbraucher, vertreten. Im politischen System der EU soll dieses Nebenorgan die „organisierte Bürgergesellschaft“ repräsentieren. Das zugewiesene Budget von 129,1 Mio. Euro im Jahr 2015 könnte effizienter verwendet werden, insbesondere da der Entlastungsbericht feststellt, dass die Stellungnahmen des Ausschusses nicht gut in die Arbeit des Parlaments eingebunden werden.
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - European External Action Service (A8-0122/2017 - Benedek Jávor) DE
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - European Ombudsman (A8-0142/2017 - Benedek Jávor) DE
Ich habe dieser Entlastung zugestimmt. Jeder Bürger eines Mitgliedstaats der Europäischen Union kann eine Beschwerde beim Europäischen Ombudsmann einreichen. Auch Unternehmen, Vereinigungen oder sonstige Einrichtungen, die ihren Sitz in der Europäischen Union haben, können Beschwerde einbringen. Die Entschließung weist auf erhebliche Einsparungen im Bereich der Dienstreisen, Repräsentationsausgaben etc. beim Bürgerbeauftragten hin und fordert zu weiteren Einsparungsaktivitäten z.B. im Bereich von Drehtüreffekten auf.
Discharge 2015: EU general budget - European Data Protection Supervisor (A8-0140/2017 - Bart Staes) DE
Discharge 2015: Performance, financial management and control of EU agencies (A8-0149/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe gegen die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Die Gesamthaushaltsmittel der Agenturen beliefen sich für 2015 auf rund 2,8 Mrd. Euro, dies ist ein Plus von 7,7 % gegenüber 2014. Allen Agenturen außer Frontex wurde ein uneingeschränkter Bestätigungsvermerk vom Rechnungshof ausgestellt. Die Ablehnung dieser Entschließung soll als politisches Zeichen gegen die Auslagerung von Kommissionskompetenzen auf Agenturen verstanden werden.
Discharge 2015: Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) (A8-0147/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: Office of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) (A8-0143/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Das Gremium Europäischer Regulierungsstellen für elektronische Kommunikation (GEREK, Englisch: Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communication, BEREC) ist ein seit 2010 bestehendes Gremium der europäischen Regulierungsstellen für elektronische Kommunikation und in Zusammenarbeit mit der Europäischen Kommission tätig. Jedoch lehne ich eine Erweiterung der Kompetenzen von GEREK ab.
Discharge 2015: Translation Centre for the Bodies of the European Union (CdT) (A8-0075/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten. Seit drei Jahren werden Haushaltprognosen auf der Grundlage von aktuellen Zahlen erstellt und es kam auch zu Verbesserungen. Eine Fehleinschätzung von ca. 12 % des Gesamthaushaltes ist jedoch problematisch. Auf der anderen Seite erwarte ich, dass das CdT die Empfehlungen berücksichtigt und in den kommenden Jahren effizienter wirtschaften wird.
Discharge 2015: European Police College (CEPOL) (A8-0081/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten. Die Akademie wurde durch den Beschluss des Rates der europäischen Justiz- und Innenminister im Jahr 2000 gegründet. Seit November 2014 hat sie ihren Sitz in Ungarn, davor war ihr Sitz in Bramshill House in der englischen Grafschaft Hampshire. Im Entlastungsbericht wurden u.a. Probleme mit den Ausgaben der Agentur festgestellt.
Discharge 2015: European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) (A8-0087/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European Banking Authority (EBA) (A8-0079/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten, weil sie den Anstieg des EBA-Haushalts im Jahr 2016 begrüßt (Punkt 7), nämlich eine Zunahme von 20 % gegenüber 2015. Der Bericht kritisiert auch nicht die Änderung des Haushaltsplans 2015, was zu einer zusätzlichen Mittelverwendung von 1,9 Mio. Euro für die EBA führte.
Discharge 2015: European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) (C8-0293/2016) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Der Bericht beleuchtet detailliert Auftragsvergabe und Einstellungsverfahren des Zentrums. Darüber hinaus finden sich konstruktive Verbesserungsvorschläge. Die Analyse der Haushaltsführung und des Finanzmanagements fällt hingegen oberflächlich aus.
Discharge 2015: European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) (A8-0086/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European Environment Agency (EEA) (A8-0085/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Der Bericht beschränkt sich bei der Analyse der Haushaltsführung und des Finanzmanagements auf die Darstellung der Vollzugs- und Ausführungsquote. Missstände werden klar aufgezeigt und kritisiert, so z. B. dass Mitglieder des Verwaltungsrats der Agentur nicht verpflichtet sind, ihre Lebensläufe und Interessenerklärungen zu veröffentlichen bzw. dass die Agentur keine konkreten Initiativen ergriffen hat, um Transparenz in Bezug auf ihre Kontakte zu Lobbyisten zu schaffen bzw. diese Transparenz zu erhöhen.
Discharge 2015: European Fisheries Control Agency (EFCA) (A8-0100/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) (A8-0098/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European Institute for Gender Equality (EIGE) (A8-0106/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) (A8-0101/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) (A8-0127/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten. Das EIT hat gewisse positive Auswirkungen auf die Forschungslandschaft in den Mitgliedstaaten. Gleichwohl lassen die Ex-ante-Überprüfungen bei Kostenaufstellungen zu wünschen übrig und zeugen von einem bisweilen zu laxen Umgang mit den zur Verfügung gestellten Mitteln.
Discharge 2015: European Medicines Agency (EMA) (A8-0084/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten. Der Europäischen Arzneimittel-Agentur obliegt die laufende Bewertung und Überwachung aller Human- und Tierarzneimittel in den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union und den EWR-Staaten. Bei ihrer Arbeit bedient sie sich wissenschaftlicher Ressourcen von 31 nationalen Arzneimittelbehörden (National Competent Authorities (NCA)) der Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union und der EWR-Staaten gemeinsam. Der Aspekt von Drehtüreffekten, d. h. von Interessenkonflikten zwischen Industrie und Agentur, wird hingegen nur unzureichend thematisiert.
Discharge 2015: European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction (EMCDDA) (A8-0099/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Das Ziel des Europäischen Rates bei der Schaffung der EBDD war die Einrichtung einer Beobachtungsstelle, die objektive, zuverlässige und vergleichbare Informationen zur Verfügung stellt, welche der Gemeinschaft und ihren Mitgliedstaaten einen Überblick über das Phänomen von Drogen und Drogensucht und deren Auswirkungen vermitteln. Problematische Aspekte, wie z. B. Interessenskonflikte, werden ausreichend thematisiert.
Discharge 2015: European Maritime Safety Agency (EMSA) (A8-0130/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) (A8-0115/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe für die Entschließung gestimmt. Die ENISA beschäftigt sich mit der Netzsicherheit in den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union. Der Bericht ist kritisch gegenüber der Mittelverwendung der Agentur, die Agentur an sich ist jedoch nicht unbedingt notwendig, da jeder Mitgliedstaat selbst für seine Netzsicherheit aufkommen kann. Weiters gibt es gewisse Kompetenzstreitigkeiten mit Europol.
Discharge 2015: European Railway Agency (ERA) (A8-0128/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten. Als Teil ihrer gemeinsamen Verkehrspolitik hat die EU verschiedene Rechtsvorschriften verabschiedet, die ein aus technischer Sicht integriertes europäisches Eisenbahnrecht ermöglichen sollen. Die ERA wurde aufgrund einer dieser Vorschriften, der Verordnung (EG) Nr. 881/2004 vom 29. April 2004 geschaffen. Jedoch unterhält diese Agentur zwei Hauptquartiere. Diese liegen beide in Nordfrankreich. Das nominelle Hauptquartier und die Büros sind in Valenciennes, während die Konferenzen überwiegend im benachbarten Lille stattfinden. Dies erscheint mir nicht kosteneffizient.
Discharge 2015: European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) (A8-0124/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European Agency for the operational management of large-scale IT systems in the area of freedom, security and justice (eu-LISA) (A8-0105/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) (A8-0116/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe der vorliegenden Entschließung zugestimmt. Der Bericht geht nur sehr oberflächlich auf die Verwendung der Finanzmittel ein, setzt sich aber detailliert mit der Verhinderung und Bewältigung von Interessenkonflikten sowie Transparenz auseinander und liefert konkrete Lösungsansätze für aufgedeckte Missstände.
Discharge 2015: European Foundation for the Improvement of Living and Working Conditions (Eurofound) (A8-0111/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten. Hier stellt sich die Frage der Subsidiarität in Bezug auf die Kompetenzverteilung bei der Migrationspolitik innerhalb der Europäischen Union. Darüber hinaus werden von dieser Agentur Projekte zur Flüchtlingshilfe finanziert sowie auch deren Integration in den Arbeitsmarkt. Dabei handelt es sich um nationale Angelegenheiten.
Discharge 2015: European Agency for the Management of Operational Cooperation at the External Borders of the Member States of the European Union (Frontex) (A8-0137/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Discharge 2015: European GNSS Agency (GSA) (A8-0148/2017 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Die Agentur für das Europäische GNSS GSA unterstützt die Europäische Kommission bei Aufgaben zum Aufbau und Betrieb eines globalen Navigationssatellitensystems (GNSS). Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten, da der Berichterstatter feststellt, dass das jährliche Arbeitsprogramm der Agentur für 2015 mit einer signifikanten Verzögerung angenommen wurde und die Annahme des mehrjährigen Arbeitsprogramms 2014–2020 immer noch aussteht. Die späte Annahme zentraler Planungsdokumente birgt Risiken für die Zielerreichung der Agentur.
Discharge 2015: Bio-based Industries Joint Undertaking (BBI) (A8-0103/2017 - Miroslav Poche) DE
Discharge 2015: ECSEL Joint Undertaking (A8-0113/2017 - Miroslav Poche) DE
Discharge 2015: Innovative Medicines Initiative 2 Joint Undertaking (IMI) (A8-0083/2017 - Miroslav Poche) DE
Discharge 2015: ITER Joint Undertaking (A8-0108/2017 - Miroslav Poche) DE
Ich habe für die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Dieses gemeinsame Unternehmen wurde für Forschungszwecke im Bereich der Fusionsenergie gegründet. In der Entschließung wird der Anstieg der Kosten von rund 35 % gegenüber dem vom Rat gebilligten Betrag kritisiert. Die Entschließung ist recht kritisch und fordert Verbesserungen.
Discharge 2015: SESAR Joint Undertaking (A8-0096/2017 - Miroslav Poche) DE
Ich habe mich bei der vorliegenden Entschließung enthalten. SESAR arbeitet seit 2007 autonom. Für die Forschung im Bereich des Flugverkehrsmanagements für den SES (Modernisierung des Luftverkehrs) wurden zwischen 2008 und 2015 rund 2,1 Mrd. Euro aufgebracht und für die Errichtungsphase von SESAR II über 585 Mio. Die Entschließung entbehrt jeglicher Kritik oder Verbesserungsvorschläge.
EU flagship initiative on the garment sector (A8-0080/2017 - Lola Sánchez Caldentey) DE
Im Bericht wird mitunter eine gesetzliche Regelung gefordert, welche europäischen Wirtschaftsakteuren der Bekleidungsbranche die alleinige Verantwortung für ihre globalen Wertschöpfungsketten hinsichtlich einer „Social Due Diligence “-Pflicht auferlegt. Aus rein unternehmensbezogener Sicht würde ich mich gegen den vorliegenden Bericht aussprechen, jedoch darf man hier Probleme, wie z. B. Verstöße gegen Menschenrechte, Kinderarbeit etc., nicht außer Acht lassen. Daher enthalte ich mich bei diesem Bericht meiner Stimme.
State of play of farmland concentration in the EU: how to facilitate the access to land for farmers (A8-0119/2017 - Maria Noichl) DE
Dieser Bericht behandelt hauptsächlich eine Umverteilung von Agrarland hin zu kleinen und mittelständischen Betrieben. So ist beispielsweise die österreichische Agrarwirtschaft im Vergleich eher klein bis mittelständisch geprägt. Wären Großbetriebe gezwungen zu verkleinern, könnte dies kurz- bis mittelfristig zu Wettbewerbsvorteilen für kleinteilige Wirtschaftsräume führen. Daher stimme ich diesem Bericht zu.
Annual report on the financial activities of the European Investment Bank (A8-0121/2017 - Georgios Kyrtsos) DE
Der EIB kommt eine Schlüsselrolle bei öffentlichen und privaten Investitionen in den Mitgliedstaaten zu. Die Bank wies 2015 eine solide Ertragssituation aus und ist für die Abwicklung des EFSI zuständig. Seit ihrer Gründung hat die EIB über 1000 Milliarden Euro in europäische Verkehrsinfrastruktur investiert. Allein 2015 hat das Institut 80 Milliarden Euro an Finanzierungen, davon mehr als ein Drittel an KMU, gegeben. Ich unterstütze deshalb diesen Bericht.
Implementation of the Mining Waste Directive (A8-0071/2017 - György Hölvényi) DE
Der Bericht bewertet die praktische Umsetzung der Richtlinie 2006/21/EG über die Bewirtschaftung von Abfällen aus der mineralgewinnenden Industrie. Da die Richtlinie in der Praxis in allen Mitgliedstaaten nicht ordnungsgemäß umgesetzt wird, wird die Empfehlung ausgesprochen, den Prozess der Umsetzung der Richtlinie so rasch wie möglich zum Abschluss zu bringen. Dem ist vor allem in Hinblick auf die Schaffung von fairen Wettbewerbsbedingungen im Bergbau zuzustimmen.
Situation in Venezuela (RC-B8-0270/2017, B8-0270/2017, B8-0271/2017, B8-0272/2017, B8-0274/2017, B8-0275/2017, B8-0276/2017, B8-0277/2017) DE
Der venezolanische Oberste Gerichtshof hat am 27. März 2017 das Parlament entmachtet und sich Gesetzgebungsbefugnisse erteilt. Es finden politische Verfolgungen statt und Demonstranten werden getötet. Neben einer Verurteilung dieser Vorgehensweise wird auch gefordert, dass die Regierung Venezuelas und der Oberste Gerichtshof die Gewaltenteilung wieder einführen. Diesem Entschließungsantrag stimme ich zu.
Wholesale roaming markets (A8-0372/2016 - Miapetra Kumpula-Natri) DE
Die Abschaffung von Roamingentgelten für Endkunden in Europa soll den Verbrauchern zugutekommen und die Wettbewerbsfähigkeit der Telekommunikationsmärkte verbessern. Die Mobilfunkbetreiber müssen ihre Roamingdienste für Verbraucher, die sich entweder normalerweise in dem Mitgliedstaat des Betreibers befinden oder stabile Verbindungen haben, zu Inlandspreisen anbieten, während diese Kunden regelmäßig in der EU unterwegs sind. Daher habe ich dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt.
Third countries whose nationals are subject to or exempt from a visa requirement: Ukraine (A8-0274/2016 - Mariya Gabriel) DE
European Solidarity Corps (B8-0238/2017) DE
Adequacy of the protection afforded by the EU-US privacy Shield (B8-0235/2017, B8-0244/2017) DE
Dieser neue Rahmen schützt die Grundrechte aller Bürger in der EU, deren personenbezogene Daten in die Vereinigten Staaten übertragen werden. Gleichzeitig entsteht Rechtssicherheit für Unternehmen, die transatlantische Datenübertragungen durchführen. Die neue Vereinbarung beinhaltet starke Datenschutzbestimmungen, wodurch personenbezogene Daten aus der EU einen erhöhten Schutz erhalten. Die Entschließung sieht eine jährliche gemeinsame Überprüfung zur Überwachung der Umsetzung vor, beurteilt den Datenschutzschild deutlich kritischer und verlangt eine angepasste Version dessen auf die US-Gesetzgebung. Datenschutz ist essenziell, und daher habe ich für die Entschließung gestimmt.
Characteristics for fishing vessels (A8-0376/2016 - Werner Kuhn) DE
Ich habe mich zum vorliegenden Kommissionsvorschlag enthalten und für das EP—Statement gestimmt. Der Erlass eines delegierten Rechtsaktes ist manchmal notwendig. Im geänderten Text des Europäischen Parlaments soll dieser Erlass aufgehoben werden können, wenn Europäisches Parlament oder Rat einer solchen Verlängerung widersprechen. Dies sollte für alle delegierten Rechtsakte gelten.
Approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles (A8-0048/2017 - Daniel Dalton) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Durch diesen Verordnungsvorschlag soll das derzeit etablierte System von Typgenehmigungen vor dem Hintergrund der VW—Abgasaffäre reformiert werden. Die Kommission soll dadurch Genehmigungsvorgänge auf Ebene der Mitgliedstaaten überwachen. Dieser Überwachungsmechanismus ist gekoppelt an eine Intensivierung der Marktüberwachung von bereits zugelassenen Typen. Die zusätzlichen Kosten hierfür würden vermutlich die Verbraucher, d. h. die Autofahrer, tragen müssen.
Palm oil and deforestation of rainforests (A8-0066/2017 - Kateřina Konečná) DE
Ich habe mich zu dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten, weil ich ihn für einseitig und unausgewogen halte. In diesem Bericht geht es um Palmöl produzierende Länder und die Nachhaltigkeit bei der Bewirtschaftung von Land. Es entspricht den Tatsachen, dass es in Entwicklungsländern massiven Aufholbedarf in Bezug auf nachhaltige landwirtschaftliche Entwicklung gibt. Jedoch stellt sich die Frage, warum in diesem Bericht nur Palmöl aufgeführt wird und die anderen beteiligten Faktoren in Bezug auf die Rodung des Regenwaldes komplett ausgelassen werden. Insofern sehe ich auch den Titel als irreführend an. Es hat sich u.a. der WWF zu Palmöl geäußert und sieht Palmöl-Anbau aufgrund der wesentlich geringeren Landnutzungsmengen als weniger unvorteilhafter an als z.B. den Kokos-, Soja-, Sonnenblumen- oder Rapsölanbau. Diese Öle benötigen einen größeren Flächenbedarf, was wiederum in eine erhöhte Landnutzung und Monokulturen mündet.
Women and their roles in rural areas (A8-0058/2017 - Marijana Petir, Maria Lidia Senra Rodríguez) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Gleichberechtigung der Frau hat eine hohe Priorität für mich, jedoch werden in diesem Bericht Themengebiete angesprochen, welche von den nationalen Regierungen in Angriff genommen werden und nicht auf EU—Ebene diskutiert, abgestimmt und geregelt werden müssen.
EU priorities for the UN Human Rights Council sessions in 2017 (RC-B8-0183/2017, B8-0183/2017, B8-0184/2017, B8-0185/2017, B8-0186/2017, B8-0187/2017, B8-0188/2017, B8-0189/2017) DE
Ich habe gegen die vorliegende Entschließung gestimmt. Die Menschenwürde ist unantastbar. Genauso verurteile ich Menschenrechtsverletzungen weltweit und trete für strafrechtliche Verfolgung all jener Personen ein, welche Menschen aus Gründen der Rasse, Religion etc. verfolgen. Jedoch sollte es in dieser Entschließung in erster Linie um Menschenrechte gehen und nicht wieder ein Versuch unternommen werden, Gender Mainstreaming durch die Hintertür zu propagieren.
Supply chain due diligence by importers of minerals and metals originating in conflict-affected and high-risk areas (A8-0141/2015 - Iuliu Winkler) DE
Constitutional, legal and institutional implications of a Common Security and Defence Policy: possibilities offered by the Lisbon Treaty (A8-0042/2017 - Esteban González Pons, Michael Gahler) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht bewegt sich auf dem Boden des derzeitig gültigen Vertrages. Überlegungen hinsichtlich einer gemeinsamen EU-weiten Verteidigungsstrategie und einer gemeinsamen Forschung und Beschaffung sind insbesondere durch die angespannten Budgetlagen in den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union überlegenswert. Jedoch lehne ich als Österreicherin eine Beteiligung an der NATO ab. Die Neutralität soll wesentlicher Bestandteil Österreichs bleiben.
An integrated EU policy for the Arctic (A8-0032/2017 - Urmas Paet, Sirpa Pietikäinen) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der arktische Raum hat enorme geopolitische und ökologische Bedeutung. Derzeit arbeitet die Europäische Union als weltweit größter Geldgeber in Bezug auf den arktischen Raum daran, Beobachtungsmitglied des Arktischen Rates zu werden. Bis jetzt sind drei Mitgliedstaaten Vollmitglieder und weitere sieben haben den Beobachtungsstatus im Arktischen Rat.
2016 Report on Montenegro (A8-0050/2017 - Charles Tannock) DE
Ich habe mich bei diesem Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht betont die Fortschritte und Aufgaben in Bezug auf einen möglichen Beitritt Montenegros zur Europäischen Union. Vor allem der Kampf gegen Menschenhandel und Korruption soll in Angriff genommen werden. Zudem soll Montenegro als solches in die Pläne der Verteidigungsunion, zusammen mit NATO-Partnern, miteinbezogen werden und sich außenpolitisch an die EU lehnen. Jedoch lehne ich eine gemeinsame Verteidigungsunion, welche mit der NATO zusammenarbeitet, ab.
e-Democracy in the EU: potential and challenges (A8-0041/2017 - Ramón Jáuregui Atondo) DE
EU-Brazil Agreement: modification of concessions in the schedule of Croatia in the course of its accession (A8-0052/2017 - José Ignacio Salafranca Sánchez-Neyra) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Mit dem Beitritt der Republik Kroatien erweiterte die Europäische Union ihre Zollunion und war infolgedessen nach den WTO-Bestimmungen verpflichtet, mit Brasilien Verhandlungen über den Zolltarif Kroatiens aufzunehmen, um eine Ausgleichsregelung im Zusammenhang mit den EU-28 zu vereinbaren, da sich die Zölle für Brasilien infolge des EU-Zolltarifs erhöhen. Im Rahmen des entsprechenden Abkommens nimmt die Europäische Union in ihre Liste für das Zollgebiet der 28 Mitgliedstaaten die entsprechende Liste für das Zollgebiet der 27 Mitgliedstaaten mit Änderungen bei den Zollkontingenten für Rohzucker und Geflügelfleisch auf.
Launch of automated data exchange with regard to vehicle registration data in Denmark (A8-0051/2017 - Maria Grapini) DE
Launch of automated data exchange with regard to DNA data in Greece (A8-0053/2017 - Claude Moraes) DE
Use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union (A8-0327/2016 - Patrizia Toia) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Geht man davon aus, dass sich bis 2020 der mobile Internetverkehr im Vergleich zu heute verachtfachen wird, so erscheint es als Notwendigkeit, die Kapazität der Netze auszubauen. Frequenzen im 700-MHz-Band bieten zusätzliche Kapazitäten und eine flächendeckende Reichweite, vor allem für ländliche und abgelegene Gebiete, die unter dem Gesichtspunkt der Kosten der Investitionen in die Infrastruktur Schwierigkeiten aufwerfen. In diesem Zusammenhang sollte sich mit harmonisierten Maßnahmen für eine hochwertige Drahtlosnetzversorgung das Ziel des Mehrjahresprogramms der EU für die Funkfrequenzpolitik verwirklichen lassen, wonach alle Bürger bis 2020 Zugang zu Breitbandgeschwindigkeiten von mindestens 30 Mbit/s haben sollten.
Guidelines for the 2018 budget - Section III (A8-0060/2017 - Siegfried Mureşan) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Ich kann eine Erhöhung des Budgets nicht unterstützen, wenngleich die Prioritätensetzung des Berichterstatters die völlig richtige war, nämlich die Agenturen mit Verantwortlichkeiten in der gemeinsamen Innen- und Justizpolitik zu stärken. Dies betrifft Frontex, die Asylagentur EASO, Europol und Eurojust, ebenso die Budgets für Horizon 2020, die Connecting-Europe-Fazilität und COSME.
Responsible ownership and care of equidae (A8-0014/2017 - Julie Girling) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Derzeit gelten uneinheitliche Regelungen für die Haltung von Equiden. Die Familie der Equiden umfasst Pferde, Esel, Zebras und deren Kreuzungen. Equiden gehören zu den vielseitigsten Tierarten. Sie liefern nicht nur Milch und Fleisch, sondern werden auch bei Sportwettbewerben und als Begleittiere in den Bereichen Tourismus, Forst- und Landwirtschaft und bei Therapien eingesetzt. In diesem Bericht werden verstärkte Kontrollen auf Schlachthöfen gefordert und die Regelungen vereinheitlicht.
Mercury (A8-0313/2016 - Stefan Eck) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die von diesem Bericht erfasste Regelung legt den Rahmen für den Handel, die Herstellung, die Verwendung und die Lagerung von Quecksilber und die Bewirtschaftung der damit verbundenen Abfälle fest. Er zielt darauf ab, ein hohes Maß an Schutz von Gesundheit und Umwelt vor Quecksilber zu gewährleisten. Der Bericht erinnert daran, dass die Umweltprogramme der Vereinten Nationen und der WHO Quecksilber in die Liste der zehn Chemikalien mit ernsten Auswirkungen auf die Gesundheit aufgenommen haben. Der Bericht verlangt, dass Quecksilberabfälle dauerhaft und ökologisch entsorgt werden müssen. Bis spätestens 1. Januar 2019 muss die Kommission ein Instrument zur Gewährleistung der Rückverfolgbarkeit von Quecksilberabfällen mithilfe der Mitgliedstaaten schaffen, indem sie Abfallerzeuger, Sammel-, Zwischenlager-, Umwandlungs- und Recyclingbetreiber zur weiteren Verwendung erfasst.
Long-term shareholder engagement and corporate governance statement (A8-0158/2015 - Sergio Gaetano Cofferati) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der Vorschlag der Kommission zur Einbeziehung der Aktionäre verfolgt das Ziel, bei der Leitung börsennotierter Gesellschaften mehr langfristige Erwägungen zum Tragen zu bringen. Er wurde im April 2014 vorgelegt. Entscheidungen von EU-Unternehmen sollen stärker auf langfristige Ziele ausgerichtet werden, indem das Engagement der Aktionäre gestärkt und diesen das Recht eingeräumt wird, über Managergehälter abzustimmen. Die Unternehmen erhalten auch die Möglichkeit, die Identität ihrer Anteilseigner leichter herauszufinden.
Control of the acquisition and possession of weapons (A8-0251/2016 - Vicky Ford) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Seit mehr als einem Jahr wurde über die neue Waffenrichtlinie verhandelt. Herausgekommen ist ein eher neutraler Entwurf, der den Kommissionsvorschlag zwar deutlich entschärft, im Grunde genommen am eigentlichen Thema aber vorbeigeht. Der Bericht beinhaltet vor allem die neuen Deaktivierungsstandards und etliche Vorgaben an Händler und Museen, die in der vorangegangenen Richtlinie nicht inkludiert waren.
End-of-life vehicles, waste batteries and accumulators and waste electrical and electronic equipment (A8-0013/2017 - Simona Bonafè) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der Übergang zur Kreislaufwirtschaft soll zum einen vor allem die Umwelt schützen und Ressourcen schonen und zum anderen Ressourcenknappheit und steigenden Rohstoffpreisen entgegenwirken, neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten und Arbeitsplätze schaffen (insbesondere im Bereich der Gewinnung von Sekundärmaterialien), Energieverbrauch und CO2-Emissionen senken und irreversible Umweltschäden vermeiden. Die Nachfrage nach Elektro- und Elektronikgeräten, Batterien und Fahrzeugen nimmt zu und produziert eine Vielfalt an Abfällen am Ende des jeweiligen Lebenszyklus. Bei diesen Abfällen handelt es sich jedoch zumeist um wertvolle und knappe Ressourcen, weswegen ihr Recycling von entscheidender Bedeutung ist.
Waste (A8-0034/2017 - Simona Bonafè) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Mit diesem Bericht über den Vorschlag für eine Richtlinie des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates zur Änderung der Richtlinie 2008/98/EG über Abfälle soll ein Übergang zur Kreislaufwirtschaft unterstützt werden. Ziel dieser Richtlinie ist es, Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Umwelt und der menschlichen Gesundheit zu konkretisieren. Es ist in diesem Zusammenhang von besonderer Bedeutung, ambitionierte Vorgaben in Bezug auf Recyclingquoten, z. B. eine Quote für die Wiederverwertung von Hausmüll, festzulegen.
Landfill of waste (A8-0031/2017 - Simona Bonafè) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Mit diesem Bericht über den Vorschlag für eine Richtlinie des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates zur Änderung der Richtlinie 1991/31/EG über Abfalldeponien soll ein Übergang zur Kreislaufwirtschaft unterstützt werden. Ziel dieser Richtlinie ist es, Maßnahmen zum Schutz der Umwelt und der menschlichen Gesundheit festzulegen. Die zuverlässige Übermittlung statistischer Daten zur Abfallbewirtschaftung ist für die Sicherstellung gleicher Wettbewerbsbedingungen unter den Mitgliedstaaten und für eine effiziente Abfallbewirtschaftung in der EU von zentraler Bedeutung.
Packaging and packaging waste (A8-0029/2017 - Simona Bonafè) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der Übergang zur Kreislaufwirtschaft soll zum einen vor allem die Umwelt schützen und Ressourcen schonen und zum anderen Ressourcenknappheit und steigenden Rohstoffpreisen entgegenwirken, neue Geschäftsmöglichkeiten und Arbeitsplätze schaffen (insbesondere im Bereich der Gewinnung von Sekundärmaterialien), Energieverbrauch und CO2-Emissionen senken und irreversible Umweltschäden vermeiden. Der Vorschlag der Kommission zielt vor allem darauf ab, die Abfallvermeidung und den Rückfluss der Abfälle in den Produktionsprozess zu fördern. Eine Verringerung des Abfallaufkommens bedeutet auch, dass im Vorfeld Innovationspotenzial gehoben wurde – dies betrifft vor allem Innovationen bei Produktionsprozessen – und neue Geschäftsmodelle entwickelt wurden, auf denen die Kreislaufwirtschaft basiert.
Equality between women and men in the EU in 2014-2015 (A8-0046/2017 - Ernest Urtasun) DE
Ich habe mich bei dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter ist leider noch nicht erreicht, und in den letzten Jahren war in einigen Bereichen zudem eine rückläufige Tendenz bei Geschlechtergleichstellung zu verzeichnen. Ich setze mich aus voller Überzeugung für eine Gleichstellung von Frauen und Männern ein. Jedoch geht dieser Bericht im Bereich des Gender Mainstreaming definitiv zu weit.
Equal treatment between men and women in the access to and supply of goods and services (A8-0043/2017 - Agnieszka Kozłowska-Rajewicz) DE
Ich habe mich zu dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Ziel dieser Richtlinie ist es, den Grundsatz der Gleichbehandlung von Männern und Frauen zu verankern. Dem ist grundsätzlich zuzustimmen. Konkret soll der geschlechtsneutrale Zugang zur Versorgung mit Gütern und Dienstleistungen im öffentlichen und privaten Sektor sichergestellt und der Grundsatz des Gender Mainstreaming in diesem Bereich gefördert werden. Eine Gleichstellung von Männern und Frauen unterstütze ich jedenfalls, jedoch geht dieser Bericht im Bereich des Gender Mainstreaming definitiv zu weit.
EU funds for gender equality (A8-0033/2017 - Clare Moody) DE
Ich habe mich zu dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter ist eine vordringliche politische Aufgabe, und die Prävention und Bekämpfung aller Formen der Gewalt gegen Frauen und Mädchen ist jedenfalls zu unterstützen. In diesem Bericht wird gefordert, den Haushalt weitaus proaktiver zugunsten des Ziels der Gleichstellung der Geschlechter einzusetzen. Jedoch geht dieser Bericht im Bereich des Gender Mainstreaming definitiv zu weit.
Fundamental rights implications of big data (A8-0044/2017 - Ana Gomes) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Hier wird erhöhte Transparenz und Rechenschaftspflicht in Bezug auf Algorithmen bei der Datenverarbeitung und -analyse gefordert. Die Privatsphäre soll besser geschützt werden. Jegliche Maßnahmen zur staatlichen Massenüberwachung und unberechtigte Zugriffe auf kommerzielle und andere personenbezogene Daten durch Strafverfolgungsbehörden sollen verhindert werden.
Minimum standards for the protection of farm rabbits (A8-0011/2017 - Stefan Eck) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Kaninchen sind in der EU die am zweithäufigsten gezüchtete Nutztierart, sie tragen aber nur mit 1,1 % zur Fleischproduktion bei. Gegenwärtig gibt es keine spezifischen Rechtsvorschriften über Mindestnormen für die Haltung und den Schutz von Kaninchen. Österreich hat schon 2012 bessere Rahmenbedingungen für die Tiere geschaffen, indem zum Beispiel Batteriekäfige aus der Produktion verbannt wurden. Diese Vorreiterrolle wird auch in dem Bericht über Mindestanforderungen für den Schutz von Nutzkaninchen ausdrücklich betont. Eine EU-weite Rechtsvorschrift, die Tieren, Landwirten und Konsumenten gleichermaßen entgegenkommt, ist zu befürworten. Die Abschaffung der Batteriekäfige, kürzere Transportzeiten sowie eine Schlachtung unter möglichst geringer Stresseinwirkung sind dabei wesentliche Punkte.
EU-Liechtenstein Agreement on supplementary rules in relation to the instrument for financial support for external borders and visa (A8-0025/2017 - Josef Weidenholzer) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Mit ISF-Grenzen und -Visa soll vor allem ein hohes Maß an Sicherheit in der Union herbeigeführt und gleichzeitig der legale Reiseverkehr mittels einer einheitlichen und intensiven Kontrolle der Außengrenzen und der effektiven Bearbeitung von Schengen-Visa erleichtert werden.
Information exchange mechanism with regard to intergovernmental agreements and non-binding instruments in the field of energy (A8-0305/2016 - Zdzisław Krasnodębski) DE
Options for improving access to medicines (A8-0040/2017 - Soledad Cabezón Ruiz) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Preise für neue Arzneimittel sind in den letzten Jahrzehnten in so hohem Maße gestiegen, dass der Zugriff auf diese Arzneimittel für zahlreiche Bürger Europas eingeschränkt ist und dass die Kosten für Arzneimittel die Gesundheitssysteme massiv belasten. Dies lässt sich an der Tatsache ablesen, dass die Ausgaben für Arzneimittel in Europa mindestens 20 % der durchschnittlichen Gesamtkosten im Gesundheitswesen der Mitgliedstaaten ausmachen. Daher wird hier eine erhöhte Preistransparenz in Bezug auf die öffentlichen Förderungen und in der Preisgestaltung von F&E gefordert.
Implementation of the Creative Europe programme (A8-0030/2017 - Silvia Costa) DE
Ich habe mich zum vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Der Bericht zur Einrichtung des Programms Kreatives Europa (2014–2020) betrifft die Zusammenführung der zuvor voneinander getrennten Programme MEDIA und Kultur 2007–2013 sowie MEDIA Mundus. Kreatives Europa ist das einzige direkte Programm der EU für die Kreativ- und Kulturwirtschaft und die audiovisuelle Branche. Der Berichterstatter fordert im Rahmen des interkulturellen Dialogs und der sozialen Inklusion von Flüchtlingen die budgetäre Aufstockung des Programms und empfiehlt gleichzeitig, Länder südlich und östlich von Europa, wie Tunesien und die Türkei, miteinzubeziehen.
Implementation of the Europe for Citizens programme (A8-0017/2017 - María Teresa Giménez Barbat) DE
Ich habe mich zum vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Das Programm „Europa für Bürgerinnen und Bürger“ hat zum Ziel, das Gefühl der Zugehörigkeit zu Europa sowie Solidarität und Toleranz zu stärken. Dabei konzentriert sich der Berichterstatter insbesondere auf die Migrationsfrage, den interkulturellen Dialog sowie die soziale Inklusion von Flüchtlingen. Es werden auch im Rahmen des gemeinsamen europäischen Kulturerbes und eines europäischen Geschichtsbewusstseins Veranstaltungen zum Gedenken an historische Wendepunkte in Europa gefordert.
Common Commercial Policy in the context of wildlife sustainability imperatives (A8-0012/2017 - Emma McClarkin) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Welt erlebt derzeit eine beispiellose Zunahme des illegalen Handels mit wildlebenden Tier- und Pflanzenarten sowie aus diesen gewonnenen Produkten, wodurch die über Jahrzehnte hinweg hart erkämpften Naturschutzerfolge zunichte gemacht werden könnten. Der illegale Handel mit wildlebenden Tier- und Pflanzenarten sowie aus diesen gewonnenen Produkten hat sich weltweit zu einer der einträglichsten kriminellen Aktivitäten mit einem geschätzten Gesamtwert von jährlich zwischen 8 und 20 Mrd. EUR entwickelt. Dieser Bericht stellt eine Verbesserung des Status quo dar und hat zahlreiche positive Ansätze zur Bekämpfung des illegalen Handels mit Wildtieren und -pflanzen.
Combating terrorism (A8-0228/2016 - Monika Hohlmeier) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Aufgrund der Bedrohungen der letzten Jahre durch den Terrorismus möchte das Parlament nun den Rahmenbeschluss 2002/475/JI des Rates als Basis eines allgemeinen Rechtsrahmens auf Unionsebene zur strafrechtlichen Vorgehensweise des Terrorismus und zu ihrer Bekämpfung erlassen. In diesem Bericht fehlen u.a. rechtlichen Konsequenzen für IS-Rückkehrer.
Possible evolutions of and adjustments to the current institutional set-up of the European Union (A8-0390/2016 - Guy Verhofstadt) DE
Improving the functioning of the European Union building on the potential of the Lisbon Treaty (A8-0386/2016 - Mercedes Bresso, Elmar Brok) DE
Civil Law Rules on Robotics (A8-0005/2017 - Mady Delvaux) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Entwicklungen in der Robotik haben das Potenzial, Leben und Arbeitsmethoden zu verändern, die Sicherheit und die Effizienz zu erhöhen und mittel- und langfristig nicht nur den Bereichen Produktion und Handel, sondern auch in solchen Bereichen wie Verkehr, Gesundheits- und Rettungswesen, Bildung und Landwirtschaft, Effizienzvorteile und Kosteneinsparungen zu bringen. Die Schaffung einer Europäischen Agentur für Robotik lehne ich jedoch ab. Anstatt einer weiteren Agentur sollte man eine Plattform wie Industrie 4.0 im Bereich der Robotik etablieren, in welcher Akteure aus Unternehmen, Verbänden, Gewerkschaften, Wissenschaft und Politik mit einbezogen werden.
EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (A8-0009/2017 - Artis Pabriks) DE
EU-Canada Strategic Partnership Agreement (A8-0028/2017 - Charles Tannock) DE
Ich habe gegen das vorliegende Abkommen zur strategischen Partnerschaft mit EU/Kanada gestimmt, da dies im Zusammenhang mit CETA steht. Das Abkommen wirkt sich auch in Bereichen, die weit über reine Handelsaspekte hinausgehen, auf unsere Gesellschaft aus. Darüber hinaus hat die Öffentlichkeit sich bereits in zahlreichen Referenden gegen das Abkommen ausgesprochen.
EU-Mongolia Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (A8-0382/2016 - Helmut Scholz) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Mongolei hat in den letzten Jahren große Fortschritte in eine offene Gesellschaft gemacht, und der Bericht bewertet dies in einem positiven Licht. Jedoch sehe ich keine Notwendigkeit, die ständige Vertretung der EU in eine ständige Delegation umzuwandeln. Auch sollte das Erasmus+-Programm nicht auf die Mongolei ausgeweitet werden.
EU-Mongolia Framework Agreement on Partnership and Cooperation (Resolution) (A8-0383/2016 - Helmut Scholz) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Mongolei hat in den letzten Jahren große Vorschritte in eine offene Gesellschaft gemacht, und der Bericht bewertet dies in einem positiven Licht. Jedoch sehe ich keine Notwendigkeit, die ständige Vertretung der EU in eine ständige Delegation umzuwandeln. Auch sollte das Erasmus+—Programm nicht auf die Mongolei ausgeweitet werden.
Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft (Product Coverage Annex) (A8-0007/2017 - Inmaculada Rodríguez-Piñero Fernández) DE
Cost-effective emission reductions and low-carbon investments (A8-0003/2017) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der vorliegende Bericht des Umweltausschusses sieht vor, dass die energieintensiven Branchen der Stein- und keramischen Industrie von der Carbon-Leakage-Liste gestrichen und dafür Border-Adjustment-Maßnahmen eingeführt werden. Dass unausgereifte und ungetestete Border-Adjustment—Maßnahmen hier ausreichend Schutz und Kompensation vor Importen aus Drittstaaten bieten, darf bezweifelt werden.
2016 Report on Bosnia and Herzegovina (A8-0026/2017 - Cristian Dan Preda) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der Bericht wendet sich gegen die im Daytoner Abkommen vereinbarten Übereinkommen, insbesondere da allen 3 Volksgruppen Gleichbehandlung zugesichert wird. Weiter sollen mit Bosnien und Herzegowina möglichst bald Beitrittsverhandlungen geführt werden.
European Semester for Economic Policy Coordination: Annual Growth Survey 2017 (A8-0039/2017 - Gunnar Hökmark) DE
Ich habe gegen den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Einerseits wird die geringe Implementierungsrate der länderspezifischen Empfehlungen beklagt, andererseits wird die gute Leistung der Länder, die strukturell reformiert haben, nicht erwähnt. Einerseits erkennt der Bericht die Sinnlosigkeit und die negativen Auswirkungen der quantitativen Lockerung durch die EZB an, andererseits behauptet die EZB, dass sie das Wachstum in der Eurozone stimuliert habe, und warnt vor der Wirkung steigender Zinssätze.
European Semester for Economic Policy Coordination: employment and social aspects in the Annual Growth Survey 2017 (A8-0037/2017 - Yana Toom) DE
Single Market Governance within the European Semester 2017 (A8-0016/2017 - Antonio López-Istúriz White) DE
Control of the Register and composition of the Commission's expert groups (A8-0002/2017 - Dennis de Jong) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Im Rahmen der Verfahren zur Entlastung der Europäischen Kommission hat der Haushaltskontrollausschuss (CONT) des Parlaments regelmäßig die Frage der Zusammensetzung und Arbeitsweise der Sachverständigengruppen der Kommission geprüft. Angesichts der mangelnden Transparenz und unausgewogenen Zusammensetzung einer Vielzahl von Sachverständigengruppen hat der Haushaltsausschuss (BUDG) 2011 und 2014 Haushaltsmittel in die Reserve eingestellt und eine Reform der Sachverständigengruppen verlangt. In diesem Bericht wird auch mehr Transparenz gefordert, ebenso sollen bisher „unterrepräsentierte Gruppen“, wie z. B. KMU, eine bessere Möglichkeit bekommen, bei Sachverständigengruppen teilzunehmen.
The role of whistleblowers in the protection of EU´s financial interests (A8-0004/2017 - Dennis de Jong) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Hinweisgeber und Informationsquellen spielen eine wichtige Rolle bei der Meldung von Missständen, auch wenn diese die finanziellen Interessen der Union nicht unmittelbar betreffen. Auch wird unter anderem ein besserer Schutz für Hinweisgeber gefordert und die Regelungen hierzu sollen auf europäischer Ebene harmonisiert werden.
List of third States and organisations with which Europol shall conclude agreements (A8-0035/2017 - Agustín Díaz de Mera García Consuegra) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Eine Mehrheit von 53 Prozent hat für die Fortführung der Kooperationen mit der Europäischen Union gestimmt. Beim Referendum stand die Innen- und Justizpolitik zur Abstimmung Hier ging es u.a. um die Zusammenarbeit mit der europäischen Polizeibehörde Europol.
Subjecting the new psychoactive substance methyl 2-[[1-(cyclohexylmethyl)-1H-indole-3-carbonyl]amino]-3,3-dimethylbutanoate (MDMB-CHMICA) to control measures (A8-0024/2017 - Lorenzo Fontana) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Er zeigt gut auf, welche Kontrollmaßnahmen für die Eindämmung der Verbreitung dieser neuen psychoaktiven Substanzen gesetzt werden können. MDMB-CHMICA wird als synthetischer Cannabinoid-Rezeptor-Agonist eingestuft und hat bereits zahlreiche Todesfälle in ganz Europa – durch den Verkauf dieser Droge – gefordert. Der Vorschlag der Kommission ist zu begrüßen, wonach die strafrechtliche Verfolgung umgesetzt und die damit einhergehenden Kontrollmaßnahmen verschärft werden sollen, um den illegalen Verkauf dieser gefährlichen Substanzen einzudämmen.
Mobilisation of the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund: application EGF/2016/005 NL/Drenthe Overijssel Retail (A8-0036/2017 - Nedzhmi Ali) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt Der Europäische Fonds für die Anpassung an die Globalisierung wurde eingerichtet, um Arbeitnehmer, die unter den Folgen weitreichender Strukturveränderungen im Welthandelsgefüge zu leiden haben, zusätzlich zu unterstützen. In diesem speziellen Fall geht es um die zahlreichen Entlassungen im Zusammenhang mit den Insolvenzen von Kaufhäusern.
Revision of the European Consensus on Development (A8-0020/2017 - Bogdan Brunon Wenta, Norbert Neuser) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Die Umweltverschmutzung ist ein wichtiges Thema und wird in diesem Bericht behandelt. Es sollen Maßnahmen gegen eine zunehmende Umweltverschmutzung ergriffen werden. Weiters zeigt der Bericht Möglichkeiten auf, wie man Migrationsursachen nachhaltig bekämpfen kann.
Annual report on EU competition policy (A8-0001/2017 - Tibor Szanyi) DE
Ich habe diesen Bericht abgelehnt. Eine solide Wettbewerbspolitik ist für das Funktionieren der Märkte von entscheidender Bedeutung und die Absprachen sollten angegangen werden, um einen fairen Wettbewerb zu wahren und die Interessen der Verbraucher, der Wirtschaft und insbesondere der KMU zu schützen.
Promoting gender equality in mental health and clinical research (A8-0380/2016 - Beatriz Becerra Basterrechea) DE
Ich habe diesen Bericht abgelehnt. In diesem Bericht wird u.a. angeführt, dass Hausarbeit und die Erziehung von Kindern zu Depressionen und Angstzuständen führen. Weiters führt der Bericht aus, dass Frauen im Rahmen der Gesundheitspolitik benachteiligt sind und Gender Mainstreaming weiter verbreitet werden soll. Solche Aussagen halte ich für unwissenschaftlich und nicht zielführend.
An integrated approach to Sport Policy: good governance, accessibility and integrity (A8-0381/2016 - Hannu Takkula) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Dieser Bericht führt deutlich aus, dass Korruption, Doping und Missbrauch bei sportlichen Veranstaltungen zu verurteilen sind. Darüber hinaus wird anerkannt, dass sämtliche einschlägigen Interessenträger umdenken müssen, wenn die verantwortungsvolle Verwaltung und vor allem die Integrität im Sport nachhaltig verbessert werden soll.
Cross-border aspects of adoptions (A8-0370/2016 - Tadeusz Zwiefka) DE
Ich habe dem vorliegenden Bericht zugestimmt. Der Berichterstatter widmet sich all jenen Adoptionen, deren Anerkennung in einzelnen Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union nicht durch das Haager Übereinkommen von 1993 geregelt wird, welches rein innerstaatliche Adoptionen abdeckt. Die Anerkennung innerstaatlicher Adoptionen in den Mitgliedstaaten der Europäischen Union ist derzeit noch nicht harmonisiert. Dieser Umstand kann – ganz abgesehen vom Kindeswohl – zu erheblichem Verwaltungsaufwand führen.
Bilateral safeguard clause and stabilisation mechanism for bananas of the EU-Colombia and Peru Trade Agreement (A8-0277/2016 - Marielle de Sarnez) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Hier wird die Wettbewerbsposition der europäischen Bananenproduzenten verbessert, nachdem es auf dem europäischen Bananenmarkt in der Vergangenheit zu erheblichen Preisverfällen kam. Die vom Ausschuss eingebrachten Vorschläge sind umfangreicher als der ursprüngliche Kommissionsvorschlag und forcieren und fördern einen fairen Wettbewerb.
Rule of law crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo and in Gabon (RC-B8-0120/2017, B8-0120/2017, B8-0121/2017, B8-0122/2017, B8-0123/2017, B8-0124/2017, B8-0125/2017, B8-0126/2017) DE
Ich habe für diese Entschließung gestimmt. Diese Entschließung fordert transparentere und fairere Wahlen. Die möglichen Menschenrechtsverletzungen im Kongo und in Gabun müssen untersucht und der Gewalt ein Ende gesetzt werden. Die Konfliktparteien sollen den Dialog suchen und nicht die Konfrontation.
Implementation of Erasmus + (A8-0389/2016 - Milan Zver) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Erasmus+ ist ein großer Schritt hin zu einer besseren Vereinheitlichung von Mobilitätsprojekten und Vereinfachung der Antragsverfahren in der Aus- und Weiterbildung von Schülern und Lehrlingen, ebenso in Bezug auf strategische Partnerschaften und die Vernetzung auf universitärer Ebene. Zu kritisieren ist die fehlende Budgettreue in der Umsetzung.
EU-Kosovo Stabilisation and Association Agreement: procedures for its application (A8-0361/2016 - Adam Szejnfeld) DE
Ich habe gegen diesen Bericht gestimmt. Hier geht es um das Stabilisierungs- und Assoziierungsabkommen zwischen der Europäischen Union und der Europäischen Atomgemeinschaft einerseits und dem Kosovo andererseits. Ich habe den vorliegenden Bericht abgelehnt, da er keine Rücknahmepflicht für Migranten beinhaltet.
Conclusion of the Agreement continuing the International Science and Technology Center (A8-0363/2016 - Elmar Brok) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Der Hauptzweck des zu errichtenden Zentrums wird darin liegen, die Verbesserung der internationalen Mechanismen zur Verhütung der Verbreitung von Massenvernichtungswaffen und ihrer Trägersysteme zu fördern, Wissenschaftlern und Ingenieuren mit entsprechenden Kenntnissen und Fertigkeiten Weiterbildungsmöglichkeiten und alternative Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten für friedliche Zwecke zu bieten und eine Sicherheitskultur zu fördern.
Objection to a delegated act: Identifying high-risk third countries with strategic deficiencies (B8-0001/2017) DE
Ich habe für diese Entschließung gestimmt. Die Erweiterung der Liste der Drittländer mit hohem Risiko ist vernünftig. In Hinblick auf die jüngsten Terroranschläge, Anti-Terror-Initiativen und die Enthüllungen über Geldwäsche und Steuerhinterziehung ist die Erweiterung zur Terrorismusbekämpfung und zur Eindämmung von Steuerbetrug eine essentielle Maßnahme. Verdächtige Transaktionen sollen durchgängig gemeldet werden und Kriterien und die Definitionen für verdächtige Transaktionen verschärft werden.
Logistics in the EU and multimodal transport in the new TEN-T corridors (A8-0384/2016 - Inés Ayala Sender) DE
Ich habe für den vorliegenden Bericht gestimmt. Die Berichterstatterin stellt fest, dass der europäische Logistiksektor bereits 2020 wieder das Vorkrisenniveau erreichen und bis 2040 vermutlich um 40 % wachsen wird. Weiter analysiert die Berichterstatterin richtigerweise, dass vor dem Hintergrund neuer wirtschaftlicher und gesellschaftlicher Entwicklungstrends, dynamischer technischer Entwicklungen und eines zunehmend internationalen Handels Engpässe beseitigt werden müssen und das Potenzial für Wachstum und Beschäftigung in dem Sektor erschlossen werden muss. Somit soll der Logistikbereich zu einem Schwerpunkt der politischen Verkehrs-Agenda werden.
A European Pillar of Social Rights (A8-0391/2016 - Maria João Rodrigues) DE
Ich habe mich zu dem vorliegenden Bericht enthalten. Die angesprochenen Probleme, wie die soziale Ungleichheit durch die Zunahme ungewöhnlicher Beschäftigungsverhältnisse, sowie die Probleme mit Langzeitpflege, Armutsbekämpfung, Kinderarmut etc., sind zwar richtigerweise in Angriff zu nehmen, jedoch werden hier verstärkt Implementierungs-Maßnahmen vorgeschlagen, die ich nicht als zielführend erachte.
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Human Brain Project - Flagship PDF (39 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Artificial intelligence (AI) PDF (38 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Long-term European strategy for a climate-neutral economy PDF (41 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Alleged bias towards the big four companies PDF (97 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Court of Auditors comments on the MFF PDF (96 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Credit Suisse US anti-bribery settlement PDF (101 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Mifid II effects PDF (4 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Greece bailout programme PDF (5 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Visibility of EU funding for Moldova PDF (5 KB) DOC (17 KB)
EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions PDF (5 KB) DOC (17 KB)
US tariffs on Chinese products PDF (97 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Involvement of national parliaments in the European Semester PDF (100 KB) DOC (19 KB)
Competition policy PDF (4 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Brexit - digital taxation PDF (98 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Anti-Money Laundering Directive 5 PDF (4 KB) DOC (17 KB)
New funding possibilities for EU agencies PDF (5 KB) DOC (17 KB)
EU energy supply diversification strategy and LNG terminals PDF (102 KB) DOC (18 KB)
White Paper on the future of Europe PDF (4 KB) DOC (17 KB)
White Paper on the Future of Europe PDF (4 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Recovery of the European economy PDF (98 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Recovery of the European economy PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
The Commission's draft budgetary plans (DBPs) PDF (100 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Court of Auditors' assessment of the WCCA template PDF (101 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Brexit passporting rights PDF (99 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Loss recognition delays PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
National provisioning rules for non-performing loans PDF (97 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Definition and monetary risk of cryptocurrencies PDF (99 KB) DOC (18 KB)
US requirements for European bitcoin dealers PDF (5 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Definition of non-performing exposure (NPE) PDF (102 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Blockchains for Social Good prize PDF (4 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Accountability of the Eurogroup PDF (98 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Resolution of Banca Popolare di Vicenza PDF (100 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Italian macro-prudential authority PDF (102 KB) DOC (18 KB)
ESRB warning on residential real estate PDF (99 KB) DOC (18 KB)
ECB's Corporate Sector Purchase Programme PDF (5 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Central Bank of Cyprus - non-performing loans strategy PDF (99 KB) DOC (18 KB)
Duty-free: the case of Moldova PDF (103 KB) DOC (19 KB)
State aid rules for airports PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Requested revision of the Commission's economic models PDF (100 KB) DOC (15 KB)
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Regulation and cash requirements for trading financial products PDF (5 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Effects of PSD2 'open access' problem PDF (103 KB) DOC (15 KB)
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Council cooperation and transparency in PANA PDF (4 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Clean Energy Package and security of electricity supply in Member States PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
German-Austrian electricity pricing zone PDF (5 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Financial Transaction Tax: state of play in 2017 PDF (5 KB) DOC (16 KB)
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Improving the convergence criteria of the Maastricht Treaty PDF (100 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Dodd-Frank Act PDF (100 KB) DOC (16 KB)
UniCredit bad loan strategy PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Social protection in the digital, sharing and platform economy PDF (5 KB) DOC (16 KB)
EBA's proposal for an EU-wide Asset Management Company PDF (100 KB) DOC (15 KB)
ECB low interest rates policy PDF (98 KB) DOC (17 KB)
Banning DLT under MiFID II/MiFIR PDF (98 KB) DOC (16 KB)
EU Competition Policy: Lufthansa cooperation with Etihad, takeover of Brussels Airlines PDF (99 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Big data and patient health data PDF (100 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Plans to reduce corporation tax in the UK PDF (101 KB) DOC (15 KB)
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Realistic objectives for the energy standards applicable to residential buildings PDF (103 KB) DOC (16 KB)
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Telecom review and the digital economy PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
Commission public consultations PDF (5 KB) DOC (16 KB)
EU budget and sterling exchange rate PDF (102 KB) DOC (15 KB)
Budgetary discharge - cooperation with the discharge authority PDF (101 KB) DOC (15 KB)
EU-Japan Free Trade Agreement PDF (101 KB) DOC (16 KB)
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European Innovation Council PDF (100 KB) DOC (16 KB)
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Materials that come into contact with food PDF (101 KB) DOC (24 KB)
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NEC PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
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Sanctions and a weak euro PDF (101 KB) DOC (23 KB)
South Stream pipeline project PDF (99 KB) DOC (23 KB)
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UN Climate Change Conference, Lima PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
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Poverty in the European Union PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Internet connections in EU Member States PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Recognition of geographic indications on the internet - negotiations with Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) PDF (197 KB) DOC (26 KB)
J-CAT: progress in the fight against cybercrime PDF (5 KB) DOC (23 KB)
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Passenger Name Records and data protection PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Expanding broadband internet access to stimulate growth PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
EU subsidies for nuclear power stations PDF (5 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Google's monopoly in Europe PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Ebola and its effects on the provision of funding in the context of European development cooperation, humanitarian aid, etc. PDF (103 KB) DOC (25 KB)
EU police stations in Libya or Tunisia PDF (102 KB) DOC (24 KB)
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Impact of the TTIP and CETA free trade agreements on Council Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Political guidelines for the next Commission PDF (100 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Economic impact of EU sanctions against Russia and the corresponding Russian countermeasures against the EU PDF (103 KB) DOC (24 KB)
Pooling of stocks in a virtual capacity reserve for natural gas PDF (100 KB) DOC (23 KB)
Individual motions (4)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on blocking the reprogramming of European structural funds in favour of reception facilities for illegal migrants PDF (247 KB) DOC (56 KB)
MOTION FOR A RESOLUTION on incorporating the latest regulatory and technical developments in the United States of America into the Commission’s legislative proposals PDF (247 KB) DOC (59 KB)
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Written declarations (5)
Amendments (2055)
Amendment 23 #
2018/2545(RSP)
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that given the nature of this strategic instrument and the many differences between SMEs and Member States, the flexibility offered by the 2003 recommendation should be maintained; is convinced that strictly applying the SME definition runs counter to the intentions of the recommendation and ultimately hinders the growth of SMEsthe economy;
Amendment 83 #
2018/2545(RSP)
Paragraph 8
8. Takes the view that economic diplomacy instruments employed at EU level, such as the Mission for Growth, could be used to address economic challenges and exploit economic opportunities at global level more effectively; calls on the Commission to step up its efforts in that area, without creating duplicate structures; calls, in that connection, for an ‘Export growth in relation to enterprise size’ indicator to be developed and for additional support to be offered to small enterprises with high export volumes;
Amendment 103 #
2018/2545(RSP)
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that, despite the considerable contribution they make to employment and growth by virtue of their productivity, MidCaps (enterprises that have outgrown the SME definition but still have typically medium-sized structures) are being neglected by policy-makers; calls, therefore, for a definition to be established for these companies based on the criteria that they are family-run, have high equity ratio and employ up to 30500 people;
Amendment 116 #
2018/2545(RSP)
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission, in addition to the priority EU measures for SMEs, to launch a MidCaps-oriented initiative using new funding, which would cover collaborative research access, digitalisation strategies, export market development and an easing of the Basel specifications and data protection rules;
Amendment 123 #
2018/2545(RSP)
Paragraph 11
Amendment 148 #
2018/2545(RSP)
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to conduct a feasibility study of sector- specific SME definitions not resulting in additional administrative burdens for Member States or SMEs in order to scrutinise the impact of such an approach on these sectors of the economy and the added value generated when set against the additional costs incurred, and to adapt the SME definition accordingly, should the study prove its feasibility;
Amendment 12 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EIB also plays an important role outside the EU through its external lending activities as the world’s biggest multilateral borrower and lender, including financing and advising on sustainable investment across the globe;
Amendment 13 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
E a. whereas safeguards against fraud, including tax fraud and money laundering, and risks of financing terrorism are incorporated in the EIB Group contractual provisions included in the contracts signed by the EIB Group and its counterparties; whereas the EIB Group should require that its counterparties comply with all applicable legislation; whereas additional contractual provisions addressing specific transparency and integrity issues should be imposed by the EIB Group on the basis of due diligence results;
Amendment 15 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E b (new)
Recital E b (new)
E b. whereas the EIB Group should maintain a high credit standing as a fundamental asset of its business model and a high-quality, solid asset portfolio with sound investment projects under the EFSI and all financial instruments in its portfolio;
Amendment 21 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Congratulates the EIB onwith its anniversary of 60 years of successful operations, dur in 2018, ing which ithe EIB has invested EUR 1.1 trillion and financed 11 800 projects in 160 countries as, having turned into the world’s biggest multilateral borrower and lender, providing financing, leveraging additional investment through its blending activities and advising on sustainable investments across the globe;
Amendment 33 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recognises the EIB’s responsibility to intervene when there are specific market failures, such as the financial crisis and difficulties in accessing finance for SMEs and innovators; applauds the success of the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI), under which 898 operations have been approved and which is expected to trigger EUR 335 billion in investment across the 28 EU Member States, of which two thirds raised by private resources, outperforming the original goal of EUR 315 billion set in 2015; draws the attention to the decision of the European Council and the European Parliament to extend its duration and capacity to EUR 500 billion by end 2020;
Amendment 43 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Points out the fact that in 2017 alone, a record number of 901 projects have been approved of which more than EUR 78 billion for innovation, environment, infrastructure, and small and medium-sized enterprises;
Amendment 45 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Underlines the EIB activities in support of economic and social cohesion which consisted of financing of more than 200 billion euro for regions in the last 10 years;
Amendment 49 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4 c. Welcomes the steps the EIB has taken to better measure the impact of its investments compared to only the quantitative volumes of financing provided;
Amendment 51 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4 d. Stresses that the EIB’s activities were key to address post-crisis recovery and investment levels, which are still uneven across member states and regions as well as sectors; calls on the EIB to further invest in EU countries in order to contribute to their economic recovery; particular emphasis should be given to financing in the innovation and infrastructure sectors where the investment gap is particularly severe;
Amendment 64 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the fact that in 2017, the EIB lent EUR 16.67 billion for projects supporting its environment policy goals financing projects in the area of environmental protection, renewable energy, energy efficiency, biodiversity, clean air, clean water, water and waste management, and sustainable transport;
Amendment 68 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Welcomes that in 2017, the EIB committed to climate loans more than 25% of total lending across all its public policy areas;
Amendment 74 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recognises the EIB’s status as the world’s largest issuer of green bonds; and that these Climate Awareness Bonds offer investors a transparent link to renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that benefit from the proceeds of the EIB’s green bond issues, being based on the EIB’s reporting system on the climate benefits of projects including impact indicators such as greenhouse gas emissions avoided, absolute emission levels, energy consumption saved and additional power generation installed; welcomes in this regard the EIB’s first issuance of Sustainability Awareness Bonds, amounting to EUR 500 million that will be dedicated to high impact projects in support of the UN Sustainable Development Goals while ensuring the confidence of socially responsible investors through rigorous transparency and market standards;
Amendment 89 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. Recalls that according to the EIB, large firms are twice as likely as SMEs to be innovators; and innovative young firms are 50%more likely than other firms to be credit-constrained; urges the EIB to support smaller companies with smaller loans, in order to have a bigger impact on a broader cross-section of the European economy;
Amendment 112 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 114 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses the importance of developing economic resilience in host and transit countries by supporting the creation of jobs and construction of infrastructure needed for the local population, as well as the displaced population; welcomes the fact that refugee communities may also benefit from opportunities to develop their self-reliance and live in dignitys; underlines that the investments in economic resilience will contribute to improvinge the preparedness of the regions for future external shocks, and ideally also contribute to enhanced stability in fragile countries and to effectively preventing mass-immigration to Europe;
Amendment 119 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recognises the achievements of the EFSI by its third anniversary and welcomes the EUR 335 billion in investment mobilised across the Union since the adoption of the EFSI Regulation1 by the co-legislators; welcomes that EFSI projects have been approved for all Members States and the improved geographical balance achieved, with younger EU-13 member states now collectively benefitting over-proportional to their share in EU GDP while stressing the importance of continuing to avoid geographical imbalances in the EIB’s lending activity, so as to ensure a broad geographical and sectoral allocation without compromising the high quality of projects and the market driven nature of the EFSI; _________________ 1 Regulation (EU) 2015/1017.
Amendment 123 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Recognises the intensified cooperation of the EIB Group with national promotional banks and institutions (NPBIs) and calls on the EIB to continue strengthening its work with NPBIs in order to ensure outreach and further develop advisory activities and technical assistance to support a geographical balance in the long term; notes a wide variety of experiences in terms of EFSI projects; supports and encourages the further exchange of best practices between the EIB and the Member States in order to ensure further economic efficiency;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Welcomes improvements to transparency achieved via the publication of the Scoreboard of indicators for projects supported by the EFSI guarantee and of the Rationale of the independent Investment Committee for its decision, in line with the revised Regulation;
Amendment 134 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 b (new)
Paragraph 15 b (new)
15 b. Recognises the improving possibility to blend EFSI financing with other instruments through the Omnibus legislation and encourages continued work towards better complementarity of Union financial instruments;
Amendment 137 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 c (new)
Paragraph 15 c (new)
15 c. Recalls its recognition of the need to provide continuity in the support of market-driven mechanisms such as EFSI that support long-term investment in the real economy, mobilise private investment and generate a substantive macroeconomic impact and jobs in sectors that are important to the Unions future beyond the current MFF;
Amendment 140 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 d (new)
Paragraph 15 d (new)
15 d. Encourages a timely establishment of a follow-on initiative for the post-2020 period to provide said continuity, which should incorporate lessons learned from EFSI, retain key success factors such as the setting of political priority targets at the portfolio level that may change over time in order to remain most relevant for the future of the Union, the proven governance structure, a clear definition of roles and responsibilities between the public guarantor and the financier, while supporting the unity of the Common Market;
Amendment 143 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 e (new)
Paragraph 15 e (new)
15 e. Welcomes the EIB’s important role in financing outside the EU through its external lending activities. Highlights especially the EIB’s efficient management of the External Lending Mandate, as confirmed by an independent evaluation in June 2018, which recognises its relevance and effectiveness in providing EU financing to third countries at a minimal cost to the Union budget;
Amendment 145 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 f (new)
Paragraph 15 f (new)
15 f. Welcomes the EIB’s management of the ACP Investment Facility, which mainly provides projects promoting the development of the private sector while. In this respect, underlines that it is crucial that the EIB’s central role, as the EU’s bilateral financial arm, will be firmly reflected in the post-2020 architecture for financing outside the Union;
Amendment 148 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 g (new)
Paragraph 15 g (new)
15 g. Welcomes the Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Financing of Terrorism Framework adopted by the EIB in January 2018, establishing the key principles regulating AML-CFT and related integrity aspects in EIB Group activities;
Amendment 149 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 h (new)
Paragraph 15 h (new)
15 h. Welcomes the progress that the EIB has made in adopting the highest standards with a view to preventing tax fraud, tax evasion, tax avoidance, aggressive tax planning, money laundering and financing of terrorism by fully applying EU policies and standards, for instance the EU list of non- cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes; calls on the EIB, in this regard, to end cooperation with intermediaries, countries and jurisdictions that are on the EU list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions;
Amendment 152 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 i (new)
Paragraph 15 i (new)
15 i. Encourages the EIB to continue its practice to identify the beneficial ownership of recipients of EIB financing;
Amendment 153 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 j (new)
Paragraph 15 j (new)
15 j. Welcomes the fact that the EIB takes into account the tax impact in countries where investment is made and how this investment contributes to economic development, job creation and the reduction of inequality;
Amendment 158 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. Recalls that the United Kingdom has a share in the EIB’s capital of 16,1%, amounting to 39.2 billion euros;
Amendment 159 #
2018/2161(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 b (new)
Paragraph 16 b (new)
16 b. Agrees with the Commission that UK liability resulting from EIB financing should be maintained and decreased inline with the amortisation of the EIB portfolio;
Amendment 31 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recalls that current international and national tax rules were mostly conceived in the early 20th century; asserts that there is an urgent need for reform of thse rules, so that international, EU and national tax systems are fit for the newhould be updated in light of the current economic, social and technologic challenges of the 21st centuryal context; notes the broad understanding that current tax systems are not equipped to keep up withadapted to these developments and ensure that all market participants pay fair taxetax burdens are distributed fairly among economic agents;
Amendment 54 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the fact that during its current term the Commission has put forward 22 legislative proposals aimed at closing some of the loopholes, improving the fight against financial crimes and aggressive tax planning, and enhancing tax collection efficiency and tax fairness; calls for the swift adoption of initiatives that have not yet been finalised and for careful monitoring of the implementation to ensure efficiency and proper enforcement, in ord; calls on the Commission to adhere to keep pace withthe principle of subsidiarity and not to infringe on the soversatility of tax fraud, tax evasion and aggressive tax planningeignty and exclusive competences of member states in the field of taxation;
Amendment 120 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 127 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the Commission’s assessment and inclusion of ATP indicators in its 2018 European Semester country reports; calls for such assessment to become a regular feature in order to ensure a level playing field in the EU internal market, as well as the greater stability of public revenue in the long run;
Amendment 147 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14 a. Stresses that the initiatives of the Commission and the member states should be aimed at making tax collection more efficient and cost-effective, and not to maximize revenue from the taxpayers to the state;
Amendment 165 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 203 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Points out that some countries have recently adopted unilateral countermeasures against harmful tax practices (such as the UK’s Diverted Profits Tax and the Global Intangible Low- Taxed Income (GILTI) provisions of the US tax reform) to ensure that the foreign income of MNEs is duly taxed at a minimum effective tax rate in the parent’s country of residence; calls for an EU assessment of these measurencourages other member states to explore similar possibilities;
Amendment 211 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the provisions on Controlled Foreign Corporation (CFC) included in ATAD I to ensure that profits made by related companies parked in low or no-tax countries are effectively taxed; acknowledges that they prevent the absence or diversity of national CFC rules within the Union from distorting the functioning of the internal market beyond situations of wholly artificial arrangements as called for repeatedly by Parliament; deplores the coexistence of two approaches to implement CFC rules in ATAD I and calls on Member States to implement only the simpler and most efficient CFC rules as in ATAD I Article 7(2)(a);
Amendment 226 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Reiterates its call for aWarns that clearly definition ofng a permanent establishment so that companies cannot artificially avoid having a taxablmight infringe on the pfresence in a Member State in which they have economic activityedom of establishment;
Amendment 232 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Recalls its concerns relating to the use of transfer prices in ATP and consequently recalls the need for adequate action and improvement of the transfer pricing framework to address the issue; stresses the need to ensure that they reflect the economic reality, provide certainty, clarity and fairness for Member States and for companies operating within the Union, and reduce the risk of misuse of the rules for profit-shifting purposes, taking into account the OECD Transfer Pricing Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Tax Administration 2010;
Amendment 257 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. WelcomesTakes note of the fact that DAC6 sets out the hallmarks of reportable cross- border arrangements that intermediaries must report to tax authorities to allow them to be assessed by the latter; welcomes the fact that these features of ATP schemes can be updated if new arrangements or practices emerge;
Amendment 258 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
Amendment 261 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
32. Calls on the Commission to issue a proposal aimed at repealing patent boxes, and calls on Member States to favour non-harmful and, if appropriate, direct support for R&D; reiterates, in the meantime, its call to ensure that current patent boxes establish a genuine link to economic activity, such as expenditure tests, and that they do not distort competition; welcomes the improved definition of R&D costs in the common corporate tax base (CCTB) proposal;
Amendment 273 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Subheading 2.2.2
Subheading 2.2.2
Amendment 278 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
Amendment 312 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. WelcomesTakes note of the digital tax package adopted by the Commission on 21 March 2018; calls on the Council to swiftly adopt these proposals, taking into account Parliament’s opinion on them;
Amendment 325 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36
Paragraph 36
36. Understands that the so-called interim solution is not optimal; believes that it will help speed up the search for a better solution at global level, while levelling the playing field in local markets to some extentrges for a swift solution at OECD level;
Amendment 344 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Reiterates its call for a broader scope in relation to the exchange of tax rulings and broader access by the Commission; calls on the Commission to swiftly release its first assessment of DAC3 in this regard, looking in particular at the number of rulings exchanged and the number of occasions on which national tax administrations accessed information held by another Member State; asks that the assessment also consider the impact of disclosing key information related to tax rulings (the number of rulings, the names of beneficiaries, the effective tax rate deriving from each ruling);
Amendment 358 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 42
Paragraph 42
42. Welcomes the automatic exchange of financial account information based on the global standard which has been developed by the OECD with Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, San Marino and Switzerland; calls on the Commission and the Member States to upgrade the Treaty provisions so as to match the DAC as amended;
Amendment 393 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Stresses that the proposal for public CBCR was submitted to the co-legislators just after the Panama papers scandal on 12 April 2016, and that Parliament adopted its position on it on 4 July 2017; recalls that the latter called for an enlargement of the scope of reporting and protection of commercially sensitive information; deplores the lack of progress and cooperation from the Council since 2016; urges for progress to be made in the Council so that it enters into negotiations with Parliament;
Amendment 412 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47
Paragraph 47
Amendment 416 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 47 a (new)
Paragraph 47 a (new)
47a. Calls on the Commission to assess possible measures to discourage Member States from granting such State aid in the form of selective tax advantages;
Amendment 421 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
Amendment 457 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 54
Paragraph 54
Amendment 477 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 57
Paragraph 57
Amendment 485 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 58
Paragraph 58
Amendment 516 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 65
Paragraph 65
65. Welcomes, therefore,Takes note of the Commission’s VAT action plan of 6 April 2016 to reform the VAT framework and the 13 legislative proposals adopted by the Commission since December 2016 that address the shift towards the definitive VAT regime, remove VAT obstacles to e- commerce, review the VAT regime for SMEs, modernise the VAT rates policy and tackle the VAT tax gap;
Amendment 522 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 68
Paragraph 68
Amendment 544 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 71
Paragraph 71
71. Welcomes the opening of infringement procedures by the Commission on 8 March 2018 against Cyprus, Greece and Malta to ensure that they stop offering unlawful favourable tax treatment for private yachts, which could distorts competition in the maritime sector;
Amendment 558 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 76
Paragraph 76
Amendment 590 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 83
Paragraph 83
Amendment 599 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 84
Paragraph 84
84. DeploresExpresses concern about the fact that some Member States have created tax regimes allowing non-nationals to obtain income tax benefits, hereby undermining other Member States’ tax base and fostering harmful policies which discriminate against their own citizens;
Amendment 626 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 87
Paragraph 87
87. Stresses that CBI and RBI schemes carry significant risks, including a devaluation of EU citizenship and the potential for corruption, money laundering and tax evasion; reiterates its concern that citizenship or residence could be granted through these schemes without proper or indeed any customer due diligence (CDD) having been carried out; notes that several formal investigations into corruption and money laundering have been launched at national and EU level directly related to CBI and RBI schemes; underlines that, at the same time, the economic sustainability and viability of the investments provided through these schemes remain uncertain;
Amendment 647 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 89
Paragraph 89
89. Worries that there is very little transparency in relation to the number and origin of applicants, the numbers of individuals granted citizenship or residency by these schemes and the amount invested through these schemes; appreciates the fact that some Member States make explicit the name and nationalities of the individuals who are granted citizenship or residency under these schemes; calls on the other Member States to be equally transparent in this field;
Amendment 655 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 91
Paragraph 91
91. Concludes that the potential economic benefits of CBI and RBI schemes do not offset the serious money laundering and tax evasion risks they present; calls on Member States to phase out all existing CBI or RBI schemes as soon as possible; stresses that, in the meantime,stresses that Member States should properly ensure that enhanced CDD on applicants for citizenship or residence through these schemes is duly carried out, as required by AMLD5; calls on the Commission to monitor rigorously and continuously the proper implementation and application of CDD within the framework of CBI and RBI schemes until they are repealed in each Member State;
Amendment 672 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 93
Paragraph 93
93. Urges the Commission to finalise its study on CBI and RBI schemes in the Union; urges the Commission to examine whether, and, if so, which of these schemes posed a threat to EU legislation;
Amendment 688 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 96
Paragraph 96
Amendment 739 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 109
Paragraph 109
109. Deplores the fact that a large number of Member States have failed to fully or partially transpose AMLD4 into their domestic legislation within the set deadline, and that for this reason, infringement procedures have had to be opened by the Commission against them, including referrals before the Court of Justice of the European Union67 ; calls on these Member States to swiftly remedy this situation; reminds Member States of their legal obligation to respect the deadline of 10 January 2020 for the transposition of AMLD5 into their domestic legislation; _________________ 67 On 19 July 2018, the Commission referred Greece and Romania to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to transpose the fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive into their national law. Ireland had transposed only a very limited part of the rules and was also referred to the Court of Justice.
Amendment 767 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 113
Paragraph 113
113. Notes that during the mandate of the TAX3 Committee alone, three deplorregrettable cases of money laundering through EU banks have been disclosed: ING Bank N.V. recently admitted serious shortcomings in the application of AML/CTF provisions and agreed to pay EUR 775 million in a settlement with the Netherlands’ Public Prosecution Service68 ; ABLV Bank in Latvia went into voluntary liquidation after the United States Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) decided to propose a ban on ABLV from having a correspondence account in the United States due to money laundering concerns69 , and Danske Bank admitted, after an investigation into 15 000 customers and around 9.5 million transactions linked to its Estonian branch had taken place, that major deficiencies in the bank’s governance and control systems had made it possible to use its Estonian branch for suspicious transactions70 ; _________________ 68 Netherlands’ Public Prosecution Service, September 4 2018: https://www.om.nl/actueel/nieuwsberichten /@103952/ing-pays-775-million/ 69 European Parliament, Directorate- General for Internal Policies, Economic Governance Support Unit, in-depth analysis entitled ‘Money laundering - Recent cases from a EU banking supervisory perspective’, April 2018, PE 614.496. 70 Bruun & Hjejle: Report on the Non- Resident Portfolio at Danske Bank’s Estonian Branch, Copenhagen, 19 September 2018.
Amendment 822 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 125
Paragraph 125
125. WelcomesTakes note of the Commission communication of 12 September 2018 on strengthening the Union framework for prudential and anti-money laundering supervision for financial institutions (COM(20189)0645) and the proposal it contains on the ESAs’ review to strengthen supervisory convergence;
Amendment 897 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 138
Paragraph 138
138. Underlines the positive potential of new distributed ledger technologies, such as blockchain technology; notes at the same time the increasing abuse of new payment and transfer methods based on these technologies to launder criminal proceeds or to commit other financial crimes; acknowledges the need to monitor technological developments to ensure that legislation addresses in an effective manner the abuse of new technologies and anonymity, which facilitatesfor the possible purpose of criminal activity;
Amendment 988 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 154
Paragraph 154
Amendment 1067 #
2018/2121(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 167
Paragraph 167
167. Recalls the need for fair treatment of developing countries when negotiating tax treaties, taking into account their particular situation and ensuring a fair allocation of tax rights according to genuine economic activity and value creation; calls, in this regard, for adherence to the UN model tax convention and for transparency around treaty negotiations to be ensured;
Amendment 20 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas Europe’s economy is now entering its sixth year of uninterrupted growth, although slower than originally predicted;
Amendment 29 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas economic growth remains vulnerable to continued geopolitical tensionchanges, which have an impact on global trade, and persisting uncertainties surrounding the Union’s future relations with the UK;
Amendment 76 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the Commission’s 2018 Ageing Report shows that fiscal costs linked to pensions, healthcare and long- term care are expected to rise over the coming decades under unchanged pension policies, as Europe’s population continues to age significantly;
Amendment 83 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Urges Member States to take responsibility for future generations, and to ensure the sustainability of our social security systems and, in so doing, the future of our welfare stateseconomies, productivity, innovation and wealth creation;
Amendment 89 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Urges Member States to prepare for these demographic developments by: 1) building fiscal buffers to arm against rising fiscal costs; 2) implementing structural reforms to reduce these costs; and 3) enhancing productivity growth, which is essential to ensuring sustainable economic growth in the future; and 4) reduction of debt and risk;
Amendment 95 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s Annual Growth Survey 2019, which reaffirms the importance of: 1) high quality investments; 2) reforms that increase productivity growth, inclusiveness and institutional quality; and 3) macro-financial stability and sound public finances, including debt reduction;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s efforts to encourage Member States with current account deficits or high external debt to contain the growth of unit labour costs and improve their competitiveness, and to encourage Member States with large current account surpluses to promote demand by increasing wage growth in line with productivity growth and to foster productivity growth by promoting investment;
Amendment 139 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Regrets that Italy has not submitted a revised draft budgetary plan for 2019 to the Commission; supports the Commission’s consideration of a debt- based excessive deficit procedure against Italy, given the country’s failure to comply with the debt criterion; also regrets that the European Commission has postponed the final assessment of the French budgetary plans to the second quarter of 2019; is concerned about this seemingly unequal treatment of member states in similar budgetary situations;
Amendment 176 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses the importance of reviewforming national public pension schemes, largely financed on a pay-as-you- go basis, in order to reduce their budgetary burden;
Amendment 203 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights that mobilising a shrinking working-age population will require more versatile employees and more flexible labour markets, combined with active labour market policies, and life-long learning and training, and accessible social security systems, as outlined in the European Pillar of Social Rights;
Amendment 220 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for taxation reforms with a view to improving the efficiency of tax collection; highlights the need for better coordination of administrative practices in the field of taxation;
Amendment 230 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls the importance of a resilient banking sector that safeguards financial stability; welcomes calls for the step-by- step completion of the banking union, with a credible European deposit insurance scheme and a package to reduce non- performing loans;
Amendment 300 #
2018/2119(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Highlights the urgent need for a fully-fledgedneed to further develop the capital markets union, as financial markets could provide for private risk-sharing and risk-reduction mechanisms;
Amendment 3 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 3 a (new)
Citation 3 a (new)
– having regard of the 2017 Annual Report of DG Competition, published on 28 March 2018,
Amendment 7 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 a (new)
Citation 10 a (new)
– having regard of Commission Regulation (EU) 2017/1084 of 14 June 2017 amending Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 as regards aid for port and airport infrastructure,
Amendment 10 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 b (new)
Citation 10 b (new)
– having regard of the Final Report on the e-commerce sector inquiry, published on 10 May 2017,
Amendment 11 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 10 c (new)
Citation 10 c (new)
– having regard of the judgement in case C-411/15P Timab of 12 January 2017,
Amendment 23 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission’s activities and efforts to ensure the effective application of competition rules in the Union2017 Report on Competition Policy (COM(2018) 482) of 18 June 2018, which can help restore a sufficient level of investment and innovation by creating a fair competitive environment;
Amendment 28 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Notes that, as a rule, the European Parliament is only involved in competition law through the consultation procedure and its influence therefore remains very limited;
Amendment 31 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Stresses that Parliament should also be given co-decision powers in competition policy and regrets that this area of Union policy;
Amendment 53 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Underlines the urgent need for an effective framework tailored to the challenges of the data-drivenWelcomes that in 2017, competition policy and enforcement actions continued to contribute to the implementation of the Digital Single Market Strategy; stresses that a digital single market could create hundreds of thousands of new jobs and generate € 415 billion per year; notes at the same time that traditional market models of competition policy are often inadequate for the digital single market; calls therefore, for greater attention to be paid to the new business models of digital companies and the adoption of new criteria for the assessment of digital companies; calls for greater attention to be paid to the specific market structures in the digital economy; notes in particular that digital platforms, in controlling ever-increasprocessing and storing data flows, generate considerable network externalities and economies of scale, anwhich could ultimately, by dint of excessive concentration, rent extraction on the relevant market and abusive market power, bring about market failures; distort competition;
Amendment 67 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Welcomes that as a follow-up to the e-commerce sector inquiry finalised in 2017, DG Competition will continue in 2018 to investigate anticompetitive agreements and practices in the e- commerce sector that are detrimental to a Digital Single Market;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Welcomes that in 2017 the Commission continued its work on one of the key actions of the second pillar of the Digital Single Market strategy, i.e. the review of the telecoms regulatory framework, which has been designed to take into account changes in markets, consumer trends and technology, including measures to stimulate investment in and take-up of very high capacity networks in the European Union, new spectrum rules for mobile connectivity and 5G, as well as changes to governance, the universal service regime, end-user protection rules, and numbering and emergency communication rules;
Amendment 84 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Welcomes the adoption in 2017 of the Commission's final report of the e- commerce sector inquiry, which gathered market information in order to better understand the nature, prevalence and effects of barriers to online trade erected by companies, and to assess them in light of EU Competition rules; underlines that the report confirms that the growth of e- commerce over the last decade and, in particular, increased online price transparency and price competition, had a significant impact on companies’ distribution strategies and consumer behaviour;
Amendment 93 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Considers that the jurisdictional thresholds setting the starting point for an EU merger review, which are based on the turnovers of the target and acquiring entities, are not appropriate for the digital economy, in which value is often, for advertising purposes, represented by the number of visitors to a website; suggests that these thresholds be revised and adapted to the number of consumers impacted by mergers and the value of the related transactionsTakes note that the EU rules do not establish large time frames for antitrust investigations as is the case for formal merger review deadlines and the common practice of many national competition authorities; notes that this implies that decisions are sometimes not made within due time;
Amendment 97 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls on the Commission to adopt guidelines to optimize the duration of antitrust investigations, in order to avoid uncertainty or excessive burden for businesses and shape a competitive landscape which is not detrimental for consumers;
Amendment 99 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines the fact that barriers to entry in the digital economy are becoming increasingly insurmountable, as the more that unjust behaviour is perpetuated, the harder it gets to revert to anti-competitive effects; affirms, in this regard, that the Commission should make effective use of interim measures, while ensuring due process and the right of defence of undertakings under investigationsingle market still generate anti-competitive risks;
Amendment 143 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Reiterates its request for the Commission to examine whether banking institutions have, since the onset of the crisis, benefited from implicit subsidies and state aid through the provision of liquidity support from central banks; recalls the commitment made by Commissioner Vestager at the structured dialogue with Parliament’s ECON committee in November 2017 to reflect on possible distortions of competition arising from the ECB’s Corporate and Public Sector Purchase Programme and to report back with a qualitative answer;
Amendment 170 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Asks the Commission to come forward with a revision of the EU Merger Regulation, so that it may be vested with the powers, much as a number of Member States are at present, to adopt measures to protect the European public order and the rights and principles of the TFEU and EU Charter of Fundamental Rights, including environmental protectionwelcomes the summary of the submissions received during the public consultation: looks forward to the publication of the Staff Working Document;
Amendment 187 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that the Commission has an important role to play in the circular economy; Welcomes that in 2017, the Commission adopted a decision, in the first cartel case in the circular economy, imposing a total fine of EUR 68 million on four European recycling companies for having participated between 2009 and 2012 in a cartel to fix the purchase prices of scrap automotive batteries in Belgium, France, Germany and the Netherlands1a; __________________ 1a Case 40018 Car battery recycling, Commission decision of 8 February 2017.
Amendment 197 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Welcomes that by the end of October 2017, 24 Member States had joined the Transparency Award Module, and that approximately 15000 aid grants had been published by 22 Member States; hopes that the remaining Member States will join swiftly, in order to increase transparency and scrutiny of aid awards above EUR 500 000;
Amendment 203 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. StressWelcomes the importance of endowing competition authorities with sufficient resources to carry out their work; supports, in this connection, the proposed competition strand of the single market programme under the 2021-2027 multiannual financial framework (MFF)advances made by DG Competition in continuing the analysis of its financial circuits in 2017 in order to assess the functioning of the internal control system and further improve the efficiency of its financial operations; regrets that the analysis was not finalized in 2017; urges DG Competition to finalize its review and present its findings before the competent committees in the European Parliament;
Amendment 208 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Takes note that most of the decisions concerning antitrust issues and State aid are taken at national level, and believes that the Commission should guarantee the global consistency and independence of competition policy measures within the internal market, with the support of the European Competition Network (ECN); without disregarding the competences of the National Competition Authorities (NCA);
Amendment 214 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Takes note of fact that the total number of merger notifications increased by 36% between 2013 and 2017, with 380 proposed mergers notified to the Commission in 2017, constituting the second highest in the history of EU merger control, and with 377 final decisions by the Commission in 2017; recognizes that this puts a strain on the resources of the DG, and that merger assessments are becoming increasingly complex and wider in reach; is concerned about the resource implications of dealing with an increasing number of merger notifications for DG Competition;
Amendment 218 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Welcomes that the Commission signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China’s National Development and Reform Commission in 2017, starting a dialogue with China on State aid control, which will promote fair global competition; asks the Commission to regularly inform the Parliament about the progress of the dialogue;
Amendment 220 #
2018/2102(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 d (new)
Paragraph 14 d (new)
14d. Welcomes the adoption by the Commission of the Internal Control Framework (IGF) based on international good practice, aimed to ensure the achievement of policy and operational objectives in December 2017;
Amendment 27 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the latest economic figures in 2018 reflect a certain moderation in growth from the high levels of 2017, owing to a weaker impetus from external trade and higher oil prices;
Amendment 30 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the current broad-based economic expansion is mainly being driven by exports and domestic consumption in the member states; whereas last year, investment grew at the fastest pace since 2007, backed by the global upswing and the Investment Plan for Europe; stresses the role of EFSI in bridging the investment gap in the European Union, mobilizing a total investment of EUR 256.9 bn, providing financing to almost 550.000 SMEs benefiting from EIF financing.
Amendment 35 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas according to the Eurosystem staff macroeconomic projections from June 2018, annual inflation in the Harmonised Index of Consumer Prices (HICP) for the euro area looks set to reach 1.7 % in 2018, 2019 and 2020, and thus converge towards the medium-term objective of just shy of 2 %; recalls however the large variance in inflation rates across the Eurozone;
Amendment 40 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas NPL ratios in 8 member states are still well above 10%, including two member states with more than 40%1a. _________________ 1a EBA Risk Dashboard.
Amendment 42 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. Whereas there is still uncertainty and scepticism whether the APP falls within the scope of mandate of the ECB and constitutes de facto fiscal financing policy2a; _________________ 2a DG IPOL "Policy options and risks of an extension of the ECB’s quantitative easing programme: An analysis", PE 569.994.
Amendment 47 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital K
Recital K
K. whereas at the end of 2017 the size of the Eurosystem balance sheet had reached an all-time high of over EUR 4.5 trillion, growing by 0.8 trillion compared to the end of 2016, constituting 41% of the total GDP of the Euro area;
Amendment 64 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Warns that the ECB's monetary policy is currently dominated by the lack of sound fiscal policies of some Member States;
Amendment 71 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the EU economy grew at its fastest rate in 10 years in 2017 and that all Member States saw their economies expand; welcomes the role of the ECB and the structural reforms undertaken in some Member States as part of the ongoing recovery;
Amendment 79 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Warns, however, of the rise of uncertainties, which stem from the threat of increased protectionism, and the Brexit negotiations and rising divergences between Member States on the future of European integration, among other causes;
Amendment 88 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Emphasises the great importance, at this juncture, of maintaining a favourable environment for public and private investment, which is still lagging behind pre-crisis levels; encourages the ECB to take the necessary measures, in line with its mandate, to help realise this objectiveat low interest rates have made issuing new debt cheaper; reiterates that debt levels in certain member state are still unsustainable; stresses that in 4 euro area member states debt levels are still well above 100% of GDP; reiterates that low interest rates are instrumental in the emergence of market bubbles, primarily in the real estate market;
Amendment 90 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Considers that monetary policy alone is not sufficient to achieve a sustainable economic recovery, and that investments should be encouraged, as well as structural reforms in the Member States;
Amendment 99 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes the ECB’s positive view on the establishment of a European deposit insurance scheme (EDIS) as the third pillar of the banking union; recognises that risk sharing is, as ECB President Draghi has stated, anStresses that risk sharing and effective risk reduction method and that the two should go hand in hand;
Amendment 120 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. StressNotes that the ECB’s non- standard monetary policy measures have proven successful in forestalling the risks of deflation that were still present at the beginning of 2016 and in initiating a recovery in credit tokept interest rates low, thereby forestalling member states and highly indebted private enterprises from defaulting on their unsustainable debts; notes that in the private sector, whose annual growth was around 3 % in mid-2018 compared to 0 % in 2015;
Amendment 128 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls for vigilance against the risk of a resurgence in real estate bubbles and excessive household and private sector indebtedness in some Member States; due to the accommodative ultra-loose interest policies of the ECB;
Amendment 154 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the transparency provided by the ECB through its forward guidance; deems it appropriate to keep interest rates low, in the light of uncertainties in the global environmenturges the ECB to normalize interest rates as soon ats presentossible;
Amendment 174 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Is concerned that certain southern European countries have profited in a disproportionate way from the PSPP, since national central banks and the ECB have purchased Spanish and Italian government bonds whose volume exceeds Spain's and Italy's share in GDP by respectively 43 billion and 51 billion euros, well above the average of 14.4% of GDP for the entire Eurozone; stresses that this strengthens the suspicion that the main goal of the PSPP is fiscal stabilisation of southern Europe, which falls outside the scope of the mandate of the ECB.
Amendment 194 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges an accelerAgrees that a well-functioning, diversified and integrated capital market would support the transmission of the single monetary policy; urges the implementation of the Capital Markets Union (CMU) project in order to deepstrengthen financial integration, with a view to helping build resilience to shocks and rendlower the transmission of monetary policy across the monetary union more effectiveneed for non-standard monetary policy measures to resolve financial an economic shocks;
Amendment 203 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls on the ECB to increase its monitoring vis-à-vis the development of crypto-currenciesblockchain technology and the increased cyber- security risks;
Amendment 229 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses the importance of physical money as the only legal tender, and reminds all Eurozone countries that euro coins and banknotes and other robust stores of value must not be rejected in transactions;
Amendment 230 #
2018/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 b (new)
Paragraph 21 b (new)
21b. Calls for a full external audit of the ECB;
Amendment 25 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the role of the EBA needs to be significantly strengthened in order to effectively implementplay an important role in the implementation and coordination of anti- money laundering measures;
Amendment 44 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the achievements of the Banking Union in fostering a trulystrengthening the single market, a level playing field and predictability for market actors; considers that a fully completstrengthened Banking Union will further strengthenenhance financial stability and growth prospects in the EU;
Amendment 48 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the importance of completing the capital markets union, which will help to channel credit intostabilize the real economy, further enable private risk sharing and complement funding through banks;
Amendment 54 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that one of the aims of the Banking Union should be to preserve the diversity of EU banking models, as this enables the requirements ofnd national banking contexts, thus providing for the best financial service for citizens and ofor their projects to be metinvestments and savings, as well as acting as a diversification tool, a key feature to cope with potential shocks;
Amendment 60 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls the need for a coherent and concise set of rules for the proper functioning of the Banking Union; calls on the Commission to prioritise regulations over directives as the legislative tool for the Banking Union and to make it a priority to fully ensure that all relevant legislation is fuladequately implemented in all Member States; calls on the Commission, in cooperation with the European supervisory authorities, to identify and remove obstacles to the internal market;
Amendment 68 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Expresses its concern about recent cases of breaches or alleged breaches of anti-money laundering rules, such as the liquidation of the directly supervised ABLV Bank in Latvia, and the liquidation of Versobank in Estonia, as well as about the limits of the supervisory framework as shown by cooperation between the Danish and Estonian financial supervisory institutions during the investigation of Danske Bank's Estonian operations1a. _________________ 1a https://www.fi.ee/index.php?id=22493
Amendment 72 #
2018/2100(INI)
6b. Recalls that indicators such as ownership concentration, the share of non-resident clients, the share of non- euro deposits and loan-to-deposit ratios are likely indicators of money laundering problems2a; urges the European supervisory authorities to give special attention to these parameters; _________________ 2a PE 614.496
Amendment 74 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Expresses concern about ABLV's and Versobank's very high ownership concentration: a. In case of ABLV, the bank’s controlling interest was held by the bank’s Chief Executive Officer and the bank’s Chairman of the Council (combined they held 87% of the shares with voting rights), while the rest was held by other closely related shareholders (management and employees), but there was no free float of shares or outside shareholders; b. In case of Versobank, the main share of the bank was owned by Cyprus Popular Bank until March 2012, thereafter Ukrainian investors became the main shareholders, and more than 85% of the shares were then held by a single Ukrainian agro-industrial company;
Amendment 75 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 d (new)
Paragraph 6 d (new)
6d. Expresses concern about the very high share of non-resident clients in Versobank and ABLV: a. In case of Versobank, at the end of 2017, 83% of the bank’s liabilities to customers were owed to non-resident clients outside of Estonia; b. In case of ABLV, at the end of June 2017, 84% of the total deposits placed at ABLV came from clients whose beneficiaries are residents in the CIS countries.
Amendment 76 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 e (new)
Paragraph 6 e (new)
6e. Expresses concern about the large share of deposits made in non-euro currencies in Versobank and ABLV: a. In case of Versobank, more than one third of its deposits were made in US dollars; b. In case of ABLV, deposits made in USD apparently exceeded even 60% of the total deposit base at the end of 2016;
Amendment 89 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Highlights that sovereign debt is not risk-free; takes note of the on-going work of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (BCBS) on sovereign risk; is concerned by the fact that some financial institutions are heavily invested in their own sovereign debt, constituting excessive "home bias"; calls on the Commission to assess whether to introduce risk weighting on sovereign bonds or exposure limits in the EU; rejects, in this respect, the Commission's ongoing work on the idea of a so-called sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS);
Amendment 93 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. WelcomesTakes note of the Commission proposal to reinforce the role of the EBA in anti-money laundering supervision in the financial sector; calls on the co-legislators adopt the proposal without undue delayurges the Commission however to await the implementation of the fifth Anti-Money Laundering Directive and the new EU rules regarding VAT fraud; stresses that the EBA should stay within its current mandate; urges the Commission not to tread on the role and sovereignty of the Member States and of the national anti-money laundering supervisors; calls on the Commission to incorporate concerns about money laundering within the ESFS review;
Amendment 104 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Urges all negotiators to work towards the adoption of the legislative package to reduce risk in the banking system before the European elections in 2019as swiftly as possible;
Amendment 106 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note of the on-going negotiations on the NPL package; welcomes the ECB addendum on NPLs and the work of the EBA on guidelines on management of non-performing and forborne exposures; welcomes the reduction in volumof the average rate of NPLs over the past years, from 6.4% in December 2014 to 4.2% at the end of September 2017; stresses that the risk to financial stability posed by NPLs is still significant and that the current NPL level in the EU is still higher than in other major developed countries such as the United States of America and Japan, where NPL ratios are lower than 2%; stresses that in 9 Member States NPL ratios are still well over 10%3a; expresses concern that the coverage ratio differ significantly from one Member State to another, reflecting various levels of collateralisation and heterogeneous accounting practices; agrees with the Commission that the primary responsibility for reducing NPLs lies with the banks themselves and Member States, notably through efficient insolvency laws, and banks themselves; the establishment of asset management companies themselves; _________________ 3a EBA Risk Dashboard.
Amendment 115 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Expresses concern that, as evidenced by some recent liquidation cases, namely the Veneto Banks in Italy and ABLV in Latvia, whether the resolution of a bank (that has been deemed failing or likely to fail) is in the public interest or whether a bank should be liquidated in the absence of a public interest has been assessed differently at the EU and at national level based on the current legal framework;
Amendment 117 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 b (new)
Paragraph 13 b (new)
13b. Recalls that the BRRD and the SRM Regulation have only partially harmonised insolvency law so far (i.e. ranking of claims for the purposes of applying the bail-in tool) although implementation of resolution action remains rooted in national insolvency law for the purposes of protection of creditors and of applying resolution tools at legal entity level;
Amendment 119 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 c (new)
Paragraph 13 c (new)
13c. Rejects any solution at EU level to the problem of NPLs that would go beyond guidelines for selling NPLs on secondary markets;
Amendment 124 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note of the on-going negotiations on the European System of Financial Supervision (ESFS); believes that a single market needs appropriate supervisory powers at EU level;
Amendment 126 #
2018/2100(INI)
15. Welcomes the Commission communication on FinTech; recognises the great potential of FinTech and the need to encourage innovation; notes, however, the need for clear regulation and appropriate supervision that protects consumers and ensures financial stability as well as a level playing field for financial market actors; underlines the need to continuously strengthenimprove the cyber resilience of the EU financial sector;
Amendment 129 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Remains concerned about the spread of shadow banking in the EU; recalls that the problem needs to be addressed at both EU and global level in order to ensure fair competition, transparency and financial stability; calls on the Commission to urgently identify remaining gaps in the current regulations, and to put the problem on the agenda at international level;
Amendment 132 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Recalls the initial debate on the role of the ECB as both monetary and supervisory authority; considers that, overall, the ECB has succeeded in keeping the two roles separate; believes, however,regrets that doubts have risen about the success of the ECB in keeping the two roles separate, such as in the context of fiscal dominance, since monetary policy was largely dominated by the lack of sound fiscal policies in some Member States; points out that the balance sheet of the ECB has surpassed 40% of GDP of the Euro area, which inevitably affects the capacity of the ECB to supervise the risk of its own balance sheet; points out that the ECB's ultra- loose interest policies has negatively affected return on invested capital and average cost of capital, which has driven investors to higher yielding investments, in turn leading to rapidly rising property prices in certain Member States; is convinced that further debate is necessary to avoid the risk of a conflict of interests between the two tasks;
Amendment 145 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WelcomesTakes note of the agreement reached at the Euro Summit meeting of 29 June 2018; is concerned that the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) will provide the common backstop to the Single Resolution Fund (SRF) and be turned into a true European Monetary Fund (EMF) based on strict conditions ensuring responsibility and the principle of avoiding moral hazard, in line with the risk reduction measures such as MREL, TLAC, rules and adequate amounts for the bail-inable buffers; calls for strict conditions ensuring responsibility and the principle of avoiding moral hazard if the EMF were ever to be implemented, such as maintaining the lead role of the Member States and the unanimity procedure; stresses that substantial risk- reduction should be a prerequisite to the potential establishment of an EMF; stresses the need for proper democratic scrutiny by the Parliament and the Member States; recalls Parliament’s position that the EMF should be fully incorporated into the Union's institutional framework;
Amendment 152 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Recalls the constitutional review of the ESM by the German Constitutional Court in 2014, concerning the question of adequate democratic control by national parliaments on ESM decisions; points out that the introduction of a qualified majority rule could potentially substantially reduce such democratic control4a; _________________ 4a BVerfG (2014) Urteil des Zweiten Senats vom 18. März 2014. Bundesverfassungsgericht, 2 BvR 1390/12 - Rn. (1-245).
Amendment 167 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the Commission to regularly assess whether the banking sector has benefited from implicit subsidies and State aid; underlines the distortive effect State aid can havehas on the functioning of the internal market; recalls the strict requirements for the application of Article 107(3)(b) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU);
Amendment 171 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. WelcomesTakes note of the conclusion of the ECA, in its report on the operational efficiency of the ECB’s crisis management for banks, that the organisational set-up of the ECB and its resourcing for the assessment of recovery plans and the supervision of banks in crisis are satisfactory, while noting that there are outstanding issues concerning information sharing and efficiency of coordination;
Amendment 180 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Takes note of the agreement reached at the Euro Summit meeting of 29 June 2018 on the European Deposit Insurance Scheme (EDIS); underlines the necessity of EDIS as the third pillar of the Banking Unioneffective risk-reduction before discussing tools for risk-sharing such as EDIS; believes it shcould be fully implemented, but only once significant and substantial risk reduction has taken placebeen implemented;
Amendment 183 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Recalls that the moral hazard of deposit protection spurs deposit banks to engage in overly risky behaviour; recalls that deposit protection disincentivizes deposit holders to scrutinise their bank and its investment and management decisions;
Amendment 185 #
2018/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Stresses that any new primary, secondary rules or even guidelines must be accompanied by an in-depth impact analysis which makes clear the overall impact on the real economy, especially on SMEs and on the financing of households, on employment and on the demand for investment;
Amendment 4 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 21 a (new)
Citation 21 a (new)
– having regard to the European Commission's convergence reports;
Amendment 17 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas, according to the Commission’s forecasts, the GDP growth rate for the euro area was 2.4 % in 2017 and will dip slightly to 2.3 % in 2018 and to 2 % in 2019; whereas economic growth is still fragile and is expected to slow down in the face of many systemic challenges such as higher oil pricthe end of the ECB's Asset Purchasing Programme (APP) and the subsequent normalisation of interest rates;
Amendment 30 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas Europe still faces a huge investment deficitgap between € 270 billion and € 330 billion, even though it has benefitted from exceptionally low interest rates for years and financing conditions remain very favourable;
Amendment 36 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C a (new)
Recital C a (new)
Ca. whereas structural reforms, such as flexible labour markets, liberalisation of services, increased competition, boosting in innovation and addressing the adaptation of the welfare state to ageing populations, are still below the Commission's targets;
Amendment 62 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Reiterates the urgency of carrying on the fight against the inequalitistructural challenges that hamper economic growth;
Amendment 70 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that structural reforms, growth-orientated fiscal policies are needed at the European level, alongside an appropriate monetary policynd ambitious reduction of red tape are needed at the European level, in order to strengthen the European economy;
Amendment 75 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Reiterates that the European Central Bank is an independent body, and that monetary financing of the European economy is prohibited;
Amendment 84 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Supports flexibility in the implementation ofTakes note of the flexibility granted by the Stability and Growth Pact as proposed by the Commission in 2015; considers that much more flexibility is required to boost investment and growth in the EU; calls, therefore, for a reform of the Stability and Growth Pact and the introduction of an aggregate euro area fiscal stancereiterates its stance on the full respect for existing flexibility clauses;
Amendment 160 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Recalls that the fight against aggressive tax planning strategiestax base erosion, fiscal fraud and tax evasion is essential to ensure the fair treatment of taxpayers, safeguard public finances, preserve social cohesion and fight inequalities;
Amendment 173 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Welcomes the Commission recommendation to review the tax systems of a number of Member States which are exploited by multinationals engaged in aggressive tax planning; insists on the need to implement an ambitious pCBCR (public country-by-country reporting) and CCCTB (common consolidated corporate tax base);
Amendment 191 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 209 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. WelcomesTakes note of the Council recommendation and the Commission’s efforts to encourage Members States with large current account surpluses to promote faster wage growth, and strengthen investment and thus foster economic expansion; highlights the fact that real wage growth has, in recent times, lagged behind productivity growth, while improvements have occurred in the labour market; stresses, against this background, that there could be room for wage increases in certain sectors and areas to ensure good standards of living, taking into account the need to tackle inequalities and boost growth;
Amendment 225 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 237 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 248 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Recalls the need for strongeradequate surveillance of the employment and social situation in Europe and appropriate and constant follow-up at every step of the European Semester in order to boost quality job creation and thus achieve smart, sustainable and inclusive growth;
Amendment 257 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Shares the Commission’s concerns regarding developments in the housing market in some Member States; stresses that rising interest rates and housing prices are having an impact on household private debt; underlines that this debt plays a role in the instability of the euro area; calls on the Commission to take initiatives in this area in line with recommendation 19 of the social pillar;
Amendment 263 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Regrets that some member states have not made use of unusually low interest rates to structurally reduce their sovereign debt levels;
Amendment 272 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Deeply regretsTakes note of the proposed cuts in cohesion policy as set out by the Commission in its MFF proposal; insists on the fact that a decrease in structural funding runs counter to the EU’s objective of strengthening economic, social and territorial cohesion, puts at risk the key importance of the ESIF in stimulating public and private investment, and would send a negative signal to citizens; recalls that the EU cohesion policy has a direct impact on citizens’ lives;
Amendment 280 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. RegretWelcomes the fact that the Commission makes part of the allocation of European funds conditional on the European Semester and economic governance;
Amendment 283 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 291 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
Amendment 307 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Takes note ofWelcomes the proposed InvestEU programme which focuses on four key priorities for the EU (sustainable infrastructure; research, innovation and digitisation; small and medium-sized businesses; and social investment); requsuggests that the focus of the InvestEU programme be placed on efficient resources and decarbonisation projecsustainable investments, and stresses the need to guarantee a more balanced budget allocation among Member States and regions;
Amendment 315 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Recalls that the completion of the EMU requires strong political commitment, efficient governance based on the Community method and democratic accountabilitywith full respect for the unanimity rules and democratic accountability, structural reforms, risk reduction, and better use of the available financial resources;
Amendment 321 #
2018/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
Amendment 2 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas in order to be consistent with the objectives of sustainability, batteries should be produced with the minimum environmental impact inside and outside the Union, especially regarding the process of extraction of raw materials used for the building of the batteries.
Amendment 4 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
Ab. whereas the decarbonisation of transport in the EU should follow the principle of technological neutrality, thus ensuring a level playing field for the various low emission technologies for clean mobility and encouraging a competitive environment and further innovation in this area;
Amendment 6 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A c (new)
Recital A c (new)
Ac. whereas major European automakers have recently pledged to bring a greater number of battery-electric vehicles into the market by 2020 15;
Amendment 7 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A d (new)
Recital A d (new)
Ad. whereas the objectives and the implementation of charging infrastructure for electric vehicles varies significantly from one Member State to another;
Amendment 8 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A e (new)
Recital A e (new)
Ae. whereas the majority of Member States have not set targets for CNG vehicles;
Amendment 9 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A f (new)
Recital A f (new)
Af. whereas the deployment of refuelling infrastructure for hydrogen- powered fuel cell electric vehicles is optional under Directive 2014/94/EU;
Amendment 14 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Underlines that although more than 65 % of battery electric vehicles and plug- in hybrid electric vehicles are produced outside the Union and new mobility will lead to a shift in skills, it is crucial to ensure the momentum to boost our industry and create new jobs in Europe; calls on the Member States to accelerate the uptake of research related to sustainable electro- mobility by making full use of EU funds; calls, therefore, for adequate and ambitious EU funding under the next multiannual financial framework at national, regional and local level to address potential funding gaps;
Amendment 34 #
2018/2023(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls on transmission system operators and distribution system operators to ensure the stability of local grids and to mitigate a future energy consumption peak and thus a de facto potential increase in energy prices; stresses, therefore, the crucial need to develop and invest in smart charging technologies, including smart grids; underlines that although smart charging will go hand in hand with self- consumption and active consumers, security of supply is essential;
Amendment 123 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Competence Centre should be the Union’s main instrument to pool investment in cybersecurity research, technology, especially quantum technologies, and industrial development and to implement relevant projects and initiatives together with the Cybersecurity Competence Network. It should deliver cybersecurity-related financial support from the Horizon Europe and Digital Europe programmes, and should be open to the European Regional Development Fund and other programmes where appropriate. This approach should contribute to creating synergies and coordinating financial support related to cybersecurity research, innovation, technology and industrial development and avoiding duplication.
Amendment 128 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) National Coordination Centres should be selected by Member States. In addition to the necessary administrative capacity, Centres should either possess or have direct access to cybersecurity technological expertise in cybersecurity, notably in domains such as cryptography, ICT security services, intrusion detection, system security, network security, software and application security, or human and societal aspects of security and privacy. They should also have the capacity to effectively engage and coordinate with the industry, including SMEs, the public sector, including authorities designated pursuant to the Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council23 , and the research community. _________________ 23 Directive (EU) 2016/1148 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 6 July 2016 concerning measures for a high common level of security of network and information systems across the Union (OJ L 194, 19.7.2016, p. 1).
Amendment 139 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Competence Centre should have several key functions. First, the Competence Centre should facilitate and help coordinate the work of the European Cybersecurity Competence Network and nurture the Cybersecurity Competence Community. The Centre should drive the cybersecurity technological agenda and facilitate access to the expertise gathered in the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community. Secondly, it should implement relevant parts of Digital Europe and Horizon Europe programmes by allocating grants, typicallyespecially in the field of quantum technologies, following a competitive call for proposals. Thirdly, the Competence Centre should facilitate joint investment by the Union, Member States and/or industry.
Amendment 146 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) In order to respond to the needs of both demand and supply side industries, the Competence Centre’s task to provide cybersecurity knowledge and technical assistance to industries, including SMEs, should refer to both ICT products and services and all other industrial and technological products and solutions in which cybersecurity is to be embedded.
Amendment 153 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In view of their respective expertise in cybersecurity, the Joint Research Centre of the Commission as well as the European Network and Information Security Agency (ENISA) should play an active part in the Cybersecurity Competence Community and the Industrial and Scientific Advisory Board, so that synergies can be promoted and developed in a targeted manner.
Amendment 169 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 3
Article 1 – paragraph 3
3. The seat of the Competence Centre shall be located in [Brussels, Belgium.]ould have the pre-selected necessary infrastructure and comply with the federal principle.
Amendment 195 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point a
(a) having regard to the state-of-the-art cybersecurity industrial and research infrastructures and related services , acquiring, upgrading, operating and making available such infrastructures and related services to a wide range of users across the Union from industry including, especially SMEs, the public sector and the research and scientific community;
Amendment 198 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c
(c) providing cybersecurity knowledge and technical assistance to industry, SMEs and public authorities, in particular by supporting actions aimed at facilitating access to the expertise available in the Network and the Cybersecurity Competence Community;
Amendment 218 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
(a) supporting further development of cybersecurity skills , where appropriate, together with relevant EU agencies and bodies including ENISA.
Amendment 240 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) supporting the Competence Centre in achieving its objectives and in particular in coordinating and promoting the Cybersecurity Competence Community;
Amendment 308 #
2018/0328(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 1
1. The Union shall hold 50 % of the voting rights. The voting rights of the Union shall be indivisiblEach member of the Governing Board shall have one vote.
Amendment 57 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4 a (new)
Recital 4 a (new)
(4a) The Decision of the United Kingdom to withdraw from the Union under Article 50 of the TEU on 29March 2019 poses a significant challenge to the Union economy with substantial trade in goods and services between the UK and the EU27. With potential consequences for GDP in the EU27 as a result of the withdrawal, the InvestEU fund should aim to assist EU industry, in particular SMEs.
Amendment 82 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The contribution of the InvestEU Fund to the achievement of the climate target and sectorial targets included in the 2030 Climate and Energy Framework will be tracked through an EU climate tracking system developed by the Commission in cooperation with implementing partners and using in an appropriate way the criteria established by [Regulation on the establishment of a framework to facilitate sustainable investment14 ] for determining whether an economic activity is environmentally sustainable. _________________ 14 COM(2018)353. COM(2018)353.
Amendment 91 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Low infrastructure investment rates in the Union during the financial crisis undermined the Union's ability to boost sustainable growth, competitiveness and convergence. Sizeable investments in the European infrastructure, notably interconnection, are fundamental to meet the Union's sustainability targets, including the 2030 energy and climate targets. Accordingly, support from the InvestEU Fund should target investments into transport, energy, including energy efficiency and renewable energy, environmental, climate action, maritime and digital infrastructure. To maximise the impact and the value added of Union financing support, it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process enabling visibility of the project pipeline and consistency across relevant Union programmes. Bearing in mind security threats, investment projects receiving Union support should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces. This should be complementary to the efforts made by other Union funds such as the European Regional Development Fund providing support for security components of investments in public spaces, transport, energy and other critical infrastructure.
Amendment 95 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Whereas the level of overall investment in the Union is increasing, investment in higher-risk activities such as research and innovation is still inadequate. TGiven the public funding of research and innovation activities drives productivity growth and is crucial to boost private research and innovation activities, the resulting underinvestment in research and innovation is damaging to the industrial and economic competitiveness of the Union and the quality of life of its citizens. The InvestEU Fund should provide the appropriate financial products to cover different stages in the innovation cycle and a wide range of stakeholders, in particular to allow the upscaling of and deployment of solutions at a commercial scale in the Union, in order to make such solutions competitive on world markets. In order to address the need to support investment in higher-risk activities such as research and innovation, it is essential that Horizon Europe, in particular the EIC, works in synergy with the financial products to be deployed under InvestEU. Additionally, innovative SMEs and start- ups face difficulties in access to finance, especially those focusing on intangible assets, hence the need for the EIC to work in close complementarity with the dedicated financial products under InvestEU to ensure a continuity of support for such SMEs. In that regard, the experience gained from the financial instruments deployed under Horizon 2020 such as InnovFin and the loan guarantee for SMEs under COSME should serve as a strong basis to deliver this targeted support.
Amendment 104 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a crucial role in the Unionrepresent over 99 % of businesses in the Union and their economic value is crucial. However, they face challenges when accessing finance because of their perceived high risk and lack of sufficient collateral. Additional challenges arise from SMEs' need to stay competitive by engaging in digitisation, internationalisation and innovation activities and skilling up their workforce. Moreover, compared to larger enterprises, they have access to a more limited set of financing sources: they typically do not issue bonds, have only limited access to stock exchanges or large institutional investors. The challenge in accessing finance is even greater for those SMEs whose activities focus on intangible assets. SMEs in the Union rely heavily on banks and debt financing in the form of bank overdrafts, bank loans or leasing. Supporting SMEs that face the above challenges and providing more diversified sources of funding is necessary for increasing the ability of SMEs to finance their creation, growth, innovation and development, ensure their competitiveness, withstand economic downturns, and for making the economy and the financial system more resilient during economic downturn or shocks. This is also complementary to the initiatives already undertaken in the context of the Capital Markets Union. The InvestEU Fund shoulProgrammes such as COSME have been important for SMEs by facilitating access to finance in all phases of their lifecycle. EFSI has a significant impact on SMEs as well. The InvestEU Fund should therefore build on these successes and provide an opportunity to focus on specific, more targeted financial products.
Amendment 133 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The EU guarantee of EUR 38 000 000 000 (current prices) at Union level is expected together with EUR 9 500 000 000 from financial partners to mobilise more than EUR 650 000 000 000 of additional investment across the Union and should be indicatively allocated between the policy windows.
Amendment 138 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26
Recital 26
Amendment 140 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 26 a (new)
Recital 26 a (new)
(26a) A Steering Committee consisting of appointees by the European Commission, the European Investment Bank, the Implementing Partners, and a non-voting expert appointed by the European Parliament, should be established in order to ensure the governance of the InvestEU programme has the correct balance between policy and banking expertise.
Amendment 143 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 27
Recital 27
Amendment 150 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) In order to ensure that interventions under the EU compartment of the InvestEU Fund focus on market failures and sub- optimal investment situations at Union level, but, at the same time, satisfy the objectives of best possible geographic outreach, the EU guarantee should be allocated to implementing partners, which alone or together with other implementing partners, can cover at least three Member States. However, it is expected that around 75 % of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment would be allocated to implementing partner or partners that can offer financial products under the InvestEU Fund in all Member Statesthe European Investment Bank.
Amendment 156 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The EU guarantee under the Member State compartment should be allocated to any implementing partner eligible according to [Article 62(1)(c)] of the [Financial Regulation], including national or regional promotional banks or institutions, the EIB, the European Investment Fund and other multilateral development bank Group and other multilateral development banks. Where the deployment of the Member State compartment is to target policy actions already addressed by the EU compartment through similar financing and investment operations, the Member State compartment and the EU compartments shall have the same implementing partners. When selecting implementing partners under the Member State compartment, the Commission should take into account the proposals made by each Member State. In accordance with [Article 154] of the [Financial Regulation], the Commission must carry out an assessment of the rules and procedures of the implementing partner to ascertain that they provide a level of protection of the financial interest of the Union equivalent to the one provided by the Commission.
Amendment 158 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Financing and investment operations should ultimately be decided by an implementing partner in its own name, implemented in accordance with its internal rules and procedures and accounted for in its own financial statements. Therefore, the Commission should exclusively account for any financial liability arising from the EU guarantee and disclose the maximum guarantee amount, including all relevant information on the guarantee provided.
Amendment 168 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The InvestEU Fund should contribute to improving the competitiveness of the Union, including in the field of innovation and digitisation, the sustainability of the Union's economic growth, the social resilience and inclusiveness and the integration of the Union capital markets, including solutions addressing their fragmentation and diversifying sources of financing for the Union enterprises. To that end, it should support projects that are technically and economically viable by providing a framework for the use of debt, risk sharing and equity instruments underpinned by a guarantee from the Union's budget and by contributions from implementing partners as relevant. It should be demand-driven while support under the InvestEU Fund should at the same time focus on contributing to meeting policy objectives of the Union.
Amendment 181 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17 a (new)
(17a) 'EIB' means the European Investment Bank, the European Investment Fund or any subsidiary of the European Investment Bank;
Amendment 189 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) to support financing and investment operations in research, innovation and digitisation, including support for the upscaling of innovative companies and bringing technologies to market;
Amendment 197 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to increase the access to and the availability of finance for SMEs and, in duly justified cases, for smalland to enhance the global competitiveness of SMEs and mid-cap companies;
Amendment 205 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
The EU guarantee for the purposes of the EU compartment referred to in point (a) of Article 8(1) shall be EUR 38 000 000 000 (current prices), of which at least EUR 28 500 000 000 shall be allocated to the EIB. It shall be provisioned at the rate of 40 %.
Amendment 209 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The indicative distribution of the amount referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 1 is set out in Annex I to this Regulation. The Commission may modify the amounts referred to in that Annex I, where appropriate, by up to 1520 % for each objective. It shall inform the European Parliament and the Council of any modification.
Amendment 210 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) Low infrastructure investment rates in the Union during the financial crisis undermined the Union's ability to boost sustainable growth, competitiveness and convergence. Sizeable investments in the European infrastructure are fundamental to meet the Union's sustainability targets, including the 2030 energy and climate targets. Accordingly, support from the InvestEU Fund should target investments into transport, energy, including energy efficiency and renewable energy, environmental, climate action, including renewable materials, maritime and digital infrastructure. To maximise the impact and the value added of Union financing support, it is appropriate to promote a streamlined investment process enabling visibility of the project pipeline and consistency across relevant Union programmes. Bearing in mind security threats, investment projects receiving Union support should take into account principles for the protection of citizens in public spaces. This should be complementary to the efforts made by other Union funds such as the European Regional Development Fund providing support for security components of investments in public spaces, transport, energy and other critical infrastructure.
Amendment 217 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) sustainable infrastructure policy window: comprises sustainable investment in the areas of transport, energy, digital connectivity in particular the increased deployment of renewable energy, energy efficiency investments, and improving interconnection levels, digital connectivity and access especially in rural areas, supply and processing of raw materials, space, oceans and water, waste and the circular economy, nature and other environment infrastructure, equipment, mobile assets and deployment of innovative technologies that contribute to the environmental or social sustainability objectives of the Union, or to both, or meet the environmental or social sustainability standards of the Union;
Amendment 224 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) research, innovation and digitisation policy window: comprises research and innovation activities, transfer of research results to the market, demonstration, and deployment and adaption of innovative solutions and support to scaling up of innovative companies other than SMEs as well as digitisation of Union industry, based on the experiences gained under the Horizon 2020 financial instruments, in particular the InnovFin;
Amendment 228 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) SMEs policy window: access to and availability of finance for SMEs and, in duly justified cases, for small mid-cap companies; mid- cap companies, actions to improve their global competitiveness, digitisation and innovation capacity, encourage entrepreneurial culture and environment as well as to promote their creation and growth.
Amendment 229 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) Each policy window should be composed of two compartments, that is to say an EU compartment and a Member State compartment. The EUMember State compartment should address Union-wideMember State specific market failures and/or sub-optimal investment situations in a proportionate manner; supported actions should have a clear European added value. The Member State compartment should give Member States the possibility to contribute a share of their resources of Funds under shared management to the provisioning of the EU guarantee to use the EU guarantee for financing or investment operations to address specific market failures or sub-optimal investment situations in their own territory, including in vulnerable and remote areas such as the outermost regions of the Union, to deliver objectives of the Fund under shared managementrelated to Union policy objectives. In addition, it should be possible for Member States to contribute to the Member State compartment in the form of guarantees or cash. Actions supported from the InvestEU Fund through either EU or Member State compartments should not duplicate or crowd out private financing or distort competition in the internal market.
Amendment 240 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) social investment and skills policy window: comprises microfinance, social enterprise finance and social economy; skills, education, training and related services; social infrastructure (including social and student housing); social innovation; health and long-term care; inclusion and accessibility; cultural activities in particular with a social goal; integration of vulnerable people, including third country nationals.
Amendment 247 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The EU guarantee for the purposes of the EU compartment of EUR 38 000 000 000 (current prices) at Union level is expected together with EUR 9 500 000 000 from financial partners to mobilise more than EUR 650 000 000 000 of additional investment across the Union and should be indicatively allocated between the policy windows.
Amendment 248 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point c a (new)
(ca) demonstrate the expected benefits and contribution of the project in terms of Climate and Energy objectives;
Amendment 256 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The EU guarantee underpinning the InvestEU Fund should be implemented indirectly by the Commission relying on implementing partners with outreach to financial intermediaries and final recipients. A guarantee agreement allocating guarantee capacity from the InvestEU Fund should be concluded by the Commission with each implementing partner, to support its financing and investment operations meeting the InvestEU Fund objectives and eligibility criteria. The InvestEU Fund should be provided with a specific governance structure to ensure the appropriate use of the EU guarantee.
Amendment 261 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8 a (new)
Article 8a Additionality 1. For the purposes of this Regulation, ‘additionality’ means the support by the InvestEU Fund of operations which address market failures or sub-optimal investment situations and which could not have been carried out during the period in which the EU guarantee can be used, or not to the same extent, by implementing partners without InvestEU Fund support. Projects supported by the InvestEU Fund shall support the objectives laid down in Article 3, shall strive to create employment and sustainable growth. 2. Without prejudice to the requirement to meet the definition of additionality as set out in the first subparagraph, the following elements are strong indications of additionality: — projects proposed that carry a risk corresponding to EIB special activities, as defined in Article 16 of the EIB Statute, or an equivalent level of risk, especially if such projects present country-, sector- or region-specific risks, in particular those experienced in less developed regions and transition regions and/or if such projects present risks associated with innovation, in particular in growth-, sustainability- and productivity-enhancing unproven technologies; — projects proposed by implementing partners considered by the Investment Committee to carry a level of risk equivalent to that described in the first indent of this subparagraph.
Amendment 267 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. In line with Article21 of Regulation (EU) XX [... Common Provisions Regulation], Member States or regions, as applicable and on a voluntary basis, may request the transfer of parts of their financial allocations to InvestEU. Transferred resources shall be implemented in accordance with the rules of InvestEU. Amounts allocated by a Member State under Article [10(1)] of Regulation [[CPR] number] or Article [75(1)] of Regulation [[CAP plan] number] or, where applicable, by a region, shall be used for the provisioning of the part of the EU guarantee under the Member State compartment covering financing and investment operations in the Member State or region concerned.
Amendment 271 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) the overall amount of the part of the EU guarantee under the Member State compartment pertaining to the Member State or region, its provisioning rate, the amount of the contribution from Funds under shared management, the constitution phase of the provisioning in accordance with an annual financial plan and the amount of the resulting contingent liability to be covered by a back-to-back guarantee provided by the Member State or region concerned;
Amendment 274 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) the implementing partner or partners which have expressed their interest and the obligation of the Commission to inform the Member State and, where applicable, the region, about the implementing partner or partners selected;
Amendment 277 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) the annual reporting obligations towards the Member State or region where applicable, including reporting in accordance with the indicators referred to in the contribution agreement;
Amendment 282 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) the Commission shall immediately inform the Member State, or region where applicable, where, as a result of calls on that part of the EU guarantee under the Member State compartment, the level of provisions for that part of the EU guarantee falls below 20 % of the initial provisioning;
Amendment 283 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 29
Recital 29
(29) In selecting implementing partners for the deployment of the InvestEU Fund, the Commissrelevant considerations should consiincluder the counterpart's capacity to fulfil the objectives of the InvestEU Fund and to contribute its own resourcesto it, in order to ensure adequate geographical coverage and diversification, to crowd-in private investors and to provide sufficient risk diversification as well as new solutions to address market failures and sub-optimal investment situations, and ensure economic, social and territorial cohesion. Given its role under the Treaties, its capacity to operate in all Member States and the existing experience under the current financial instruments and the EFSI, the European Investment Bank (‘IB Group should be responsible for the InvestEU Advisory Hub and indirectly manage the EU guarantees for the EU compartment and the Member State compartment. The implementing partners will be as follows: (i) the EIB’) Group should remain a privileged implementing partner under the InvestEU Fund's EU compartmentunder the EIB Window of the EU compartment (ii) the National Promotional Banks or Institutions (NPBIs) with whom a guarantee agreement is signed under the NPBI Window of the EU compartment, (iii) the eligible counterpart such as a financial institution or other intermediary with whom a guarantee agreement is signed under the Member State compartment and (iv) the EIB under the InvestEU Advisory Hub. In line with its role in the Treaties, EIB will provide all strategic banking competences for the Commission and other implementing partners. . In addition to the EIB Group, national, regional and local promotional banks or institutions, where they are implementing partners, should be able to offer a complementary financial product range given that their experience and capabilities at regional level could be beneficial for the maximisation of the impact of public funds on the territory of the Union. Moreover, it should be possible to have other international financial institutions as implementing partners, in particular whenunder the Member State compartment, provided they present a comparative advantage in terms of specific expertise and experience in certain Member States. It should also be possible for other entities fulfilling the criteria laid down in the Financial Regulation to act as implementing partners.
Amendment 284 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 9 – paragraph 5 – point d
(d) if the level of provisions for that part of the EU guarantee under the Member State compartment reaches 10 % of the initial provisioning, the Member State or region concerned shall provide to the common provisioning fund up to 5 % of the initial provisioning upon request by the Commission.;
Amendment 287 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Support of the EU guarantee may be granted for financing and investment operations covered by this Regulation for an investment period ending on 31 December 2027. Contracts between the implementing partner and the final recipient or the financial intermediary or other entity referred to in Article 13(1)(a) shall be signed by 31 December 2028. For avoidance of doubt, such dates shall not apply for operations conducted between financial intermediaries and final recipients.
Amendment 289 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where an implementing partner calls on the EU guarantee in accordance with a guarantee agreement or the InvestEU Agreement, the Union shall pay on demand in accordance with the terms of that agreement.
Amendment 291 #
2018/0229(COD)
(a) comply with the conditions set out in [points (a) to (e) of Article 209(2)] of [the Financial Regulation], in particular with theby achieving additionality requirement set out in [point (b) of Article 209(2)] of [the Financial Regulation]by preventing the replacement of potential support and investment from other public or market sources as set out in [point (b) of Article 209(2)] of [the Financial Regulation], achieving a leverage and multiplier effect by mobilising a global investment exceeding the size of the union guarantee and, where appropriate, maximising private investment in accordance with [point (d) of Article 209(2)] of the [Financial Regulation];
Amendment 301 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
(31) The EU guarantee under the Member State compartment should be allocated to any implementing partner eligible according to [Article 62(1)(c)] of the [Financial Regulation], including national or regional promotional banks or institutions, the EIB, the European Investment Fund and other multilateral development bank Group and other multilateral development banks. Where the deployment of the Member State compartment is to target policy actions already addressed by the EU Compartment through similar financing and investment operations, the Member State compartment and the EU compartment shall have the same implementing partners. When selecting implementing partners under the Member State compartment, the Commission should take into account the proposals made by each Member State. In accordance with [Article 154] of the [Financial Regulation], the Commission must carry out an assessment of the rules and procedures of the implementing partner to ascertain that they provide a level of protection of the financial interest of the Union equivalent to the one provided by the Commission.
Amendment 303 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) Financing and investment operations should ultimately be decided by an implementing partner in its own name, implemented in accordance with its internal rules and procedures and accounted for in its own financial statements. Therefore, the Commission should exclusively account for any financial liability arising from the EU guarantee and disclose the maximum guarantee amount, including all relevant information on the guarantee provided.
Amendment 306 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Where the deployment of the Member State compartment is to target policy actions already addressed by the EU compartment through similar financing and investment operations, the Member State compartment and the EU compartment shall have the same implementing partners.
Amendment 311 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) Achieves additionality as laid out in Article 8a(new);
Amendment 316 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 14 – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) the remuneration for risk-taking that is to be allocated in proportion toof the Union and the implementing partner, taking into account the respective shares in the risk-taking ofand the Union and the implementing partnercapacity of final beneficiaries of covering the costs related to the implementation of financing and investment operations under the EU guarantee;
Amendment 318 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The remuneration agreed for risk- taking shall be allocatgreed between the Union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk-taking offor a portfolio of financing and investment operations or, where relevant, of individual operations. The implementing partner shall have an appropriate exposure at its own risk to financing and investment operations supported by the EU guarantee, unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk-bearing capacity to it.
Amendment 323 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
1. The CommissionSteering Committee shall be advised by an advisory board which shall have two configurations, namely representatives of implementing partners and representatives of Member States.
Amendment 326 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 5 – point a – point ii
Article 17 – paragraph 5 – point a – point ii
(ii) provide advice to the CommissionSteering Committee about market failures and sub- optimal investment situations and market conditions;
Amendment 327 #
2018/0229(COD)
Amendment 331 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18
Article 18
Amendment 334 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. An independent Investment Committee shall be established. It shall
Amendment 337 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Each configuration of the Investment Committee shall be composed of sixeven remunerated external experts. The experts shall be selected in accordance with [Article 237] of the [Financial Regulation] and be appointed by the Commission for a fixed term of up to four years. Their term shall be renewable but shall not exceed seven years in total. The Commission may decide to renew the term of office of an incumbent member of the Investment Committee without availing itself of the procedure laid down in this paragraph.
Amendment 339 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) 'implementing partner' means the (i) the EIB Group under the EIB Window of the EU compartment (ii) the National Promotional Banks or Institutions (NPBI) and other eligible implementing partners with whom a guarantee agreement is signed under the NPBI Window of the EU compartment or (iii) eligible counterpart such as a financial institution or other intermediary with whom the Commission signs a guarantee agreement and/or an agreement to implement the InvestEU Advisory Hub; is signed under the Member State compartment;
Amendment 341 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 5
Fourive members shall be permanent members of all four configurations of the Investment Committee. In addition, the four configurations shall each have two experts with experience in investment in sectors covered by that policy window. At least onetwo of the permanent members shall have expertise in sustainable investment. The Commission shall assign the Investment Committee members to its appropriate configuration or configurations. The Investment Committee shall elect a chairperson from among its permanent members.
Amendment 342 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
CVs and declarations of interest of each member of the Investment Committee shall be made public and constantly updated. Each member of the Investment Committee shall communicate without delay to the Commission and the Steering Committee all information needed to check on an ongoing basis the absence of any conflict of interest.
Amendment 359 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) undertaking communication actions to raise awareness of the available support to project promoters and to financial and other intermediaries provided by the Advisory Hub, and more generally the opportunities available under InvestEU.
Amendment 362 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 6
Article 20 – paragraph 6
6. The InvestEU Advisory Hub shall have local presence, where necessary and complementary to local partners. It shall be established local presence or cooperation with local partners in particular in Member States or regions that face difficulties in developing projects under the InvestEU Fund. The InvestEU Advisory Hub shall assist in the transfer of knowledge to the regional and local level with a view to building up regional and local capacity and expertise for support referred to in paragraph 1.
Amendment 370 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 3
Article 22 – paragraph 3
3. The performance reporting system shall ensure that data for monitoring implementation and results are collected efficiently, effectively and in a timely manner. To that end, proportionate reporting requirements shall be imposed on implementing partners and other recipients of Union funds, as appropriate. The reporting systems shall provide a clear mapping of the policy windows detailed in the eligible areas for financing and investment operations as laid down in Annex II.
Amendment 376 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) to increase the access to and the availability of finance for SMEs and, in duly justified cases, for small mid- cap companies;
Amendment 387 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a
(a) expansion of the generation and accelerating the deployment, supply or use of clean and sustainable renewable energy;
Amendment 392 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c
(c) development, smartening and modernisation of sustainable energy infrastructure (transmission and distribution level, storage technologies), and increasing the level of electricity interconnection between Member states;
Amendment 412 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) research, innovation and digitisation policy window: comprises research and innovation activities, transfer of research results to the market, demonstration and deployment of innovative solutions and support to scaling up of innovative companies other than SMEs as well as digitisation of Union industry based on the experiences gained under the Horizon 2020 financial instruments, in particular the InnovFin;
Amendment 423 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 4
4. Development of digital connectivity infrastructure, in particular through projects supporting deployment of very high capacity digital networks, and improving digital connectivity and access, particularly to rural areas and peripheral regions.
Amendment 444 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 a (new)
Article 7 a (new)
Amendment 448 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
Annex II – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point a
(a) provision of working capital and investment, particularly relating to actions that drive an entrepreneurial culture and environment and promote the creation and growth of SMEs;
Amendment 451 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Each policy window referred to in Article 7(1) shall consist of two compartments addressing: the EU compartment and the Member State compartment. The Member State compartment shall address Member State specific market failures and/or sub-optimal investment situations as follows:related to Union policy objectives.
Amendment 457 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – introductory part
(a) the EU compartment shall consist of two investment windows, the EIB window and the address any of the following situations NPBI window, and shall address any of the following situations:
Amendment 477 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – introductory part
Annex III – point 1 – introductory part
1. Volume of InvestEU financing (broken down by policy windowthe points and subpoints of the eligible areas for financing and investment operations as laid down in Annex II)
Amendment 478 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States may contribute to the Member State compartment in the form of guarantees or cash. The amount to be contributed to the Member State compartment shall not exceed [X %] of the total endowment of the compartment. Those contributions may only be called for payments of guarantee calls after the funding under the first subparagraph of Article 4(1).
Amendment 479 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 2 – introductory part
Annex III – point 2 – introductory part
2. Geographical coverage of InvestEU financing (broken down by policy windowthe points and subpoints of the eligible areas for financing and investment operations as laid down in Annex II)
Amendment 481 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 493 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5 – point 5.2 a (new)
Annex III – point 5 – point 5.2 a (new)
5.2a Number of projects that before got support through the Horizon Europe and/or the Digital programme.
Amendment 497 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1
Article 10 – paragraph 1
1. The EU guarantee shall be granted to the implementing partners in accordance with [Article 219(1)] of the [Financial Regulation] and managed in accordance with [Title X] of the [Financial Regulation]. The EU guarantee shall be irrevocable, unconditional and provided on first demand to eligible counterparts for the financing and investment operations covered by this Regulation and its pricing shall be exclusively linked to the characteristics and risk profile of the underlying operations, taking into due account the nature of the underlying operations and the achievement of the policy objectives targeted, including the possible application of specific derogative terms and incentives as needed, in particular: (a) in situations where stressed financial market conditions would prevent the realisation of a viable project; (b) where necessary to facilitate the establishment of investment platforms or the funding of projects in sectors or areas experiencing a significant market failure and/or suboptimal investment situation; (c) where necessary to address the social infrastructure gap; (d) where a Member State is experiencing a large asymmetric shock.
Amendment 502 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. In order to ensure programme consistency, the EU guarantee should be managed in partnership between the European Commission and the EIB Group and should provide for: (a) a robust mechanism for its prompt utilisation; (b) a duration consistent with the final maturity of the last receivable from the final beneficiary; (c) an adequate risk and guarantee portfolio monitoring; (d) a reliable mechanism for the estimation of expected cash-flows in case it is availed of; (e) adequate documentation regarding risk management decisions; (f) adequate flexibility regarding the way the guarantee is used, allowing implementing partners to benefit directly from the guarantee when/if needed, in particular in the absence of an additional guarantee scheme; (g) the fulfilment of all the additional requirements requested by the relevant regulatory supervisor, if any, for being considered as an effective full risk mitigation.
Amendment 515 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 2
Article 10 – paragraph 2
2. Support of the EU guarantee may be granted for financing and investment operations covered by this Regulation for an investment period ending on 31 December 2027. Guarantee agreements between the EIB and implementing partners, where applicable, shall be approved by 31 December 2027. Contracts between the implementing partner and the final recipient or the financial intermediary or other entity referred to in Article 13(1)(a) shall be signapproved by 31 December 2028. For avoidance of doubt, such dates shall not apply for operations conducted between financial intermediaries and final recipients. Where an implementing partner calls on the EU guarantee in accordance with a guarantee agreement or the InvestEU Agreement, the Union shall pay on demand in accordance with the terms of that agreement.
Amendment 519 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10 a (new)
Article 10a The EU guarantee under the EU compartment shall be allocated to implementing partners. At least 75% of the EU guarantee under the EU compartment shall be allocated to the EIB Group. Amounts exceeding 75% of the EU guarantee may be made available to the EIB Group in the event that national promotional banks or institutions cannot fully use the remaining share of the guarantee. In addition to having the possibility to benefiting from dedicated EIB Group products developed for them under EFSI, national promotional banks or institutions may fully benefit from the EU guarantee also in case they decide to access to it through the EIB or the European Investment Fund.
Amendment 520 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 b (new)
Article 10 b (new)
Amendment 534 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
For the EU compartment, the eligible counterparts shall have expressed their interest and shall be able to cover financing and investment operations in at least threone or more Member States. The implementing partners may also cover together financing and investment operations in at least three Member States by forming a group.one or more Member States by forming a group. The implementing partners, whose contractual responsibility is limited by their respective national mandates, may also address market failures or suboptimal investment situations with respective, locally adapted, comparable instruments. Where the deployment of the Member State compartment is to target policy actions already addressed by the EU Compartment through similar financing and investment operations, the Member State compartment and the EU compartment shall have the same implementing partners
Amendment 563 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The remuneration for risk-taking shall be allocatgreed between the Union and an implementing partner in proportion to their respective share in the risk-taking offor a portfolio of financing and investment operations or, where relevant, of individual operations and shall be exclusively related to the characteristics and risk profile of the underlying operations. The implementing partner shall have an appropriate exposure at its own risk to the aggregate of financing and investment operations supported by the EU guarantee, unless exceptionally the policy objectives targeted by the financial product to be implemented are of such nature that the implementing partner could not reasonably contribute its own risk-bearing capacity to it.
Amendment 566 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The EU guarantee under the EU compartment of the InvestEU Fund shall not, at any time, exceed EUR 38 000 000 000 and the aggregate net payments from the general budget of the Union under this part of the EU guarantee shall not exceed EUR 38 000 000 000. The EU guarantee shall provide credit protection to financing and/or investment operations or portfolios thereof in the manner that enables EIB Group to optimise its implementation of the InvestEU Programme. The EU guarantee shall be eligible to provide first loss guarantees and/or mezzanine guarantees on a portfolio basis, full guarantees or other types of guarantee.
Amendment 567 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, the EU guarantee shall provide for a guarantee in respect of the EIB window of at least [EUR 28500 000 000]. In respect of the EIB window, the EIB shall determine the forms of guarantee the EU guarantee can take and the amounts thereof, in a manner that strives to achieve the objectives in Article 12(2).
Amendment 568 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Without prejudice to paragraph 1, the EU guarantee shall provide for a full guarantee in respect of the NPBI window up to a limit of EUR 9 500 000 000, provided that amounts of funding or guarantees deemed satisfactory according to the guidance provided by the Steering Board pursuant to Article 18a(4)(d) are contributed to such financing and investment operations by the relevant implementing partners under the NPBI window without coverage by the EU guarantee or a guarantee by the EIB.
Amendment 571 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16 a (new)
Article 16a The EIB Group aggregate contribution of own resources to the EU compartment of the InvestEU Fund shall amount to [EUR 7 125 000 000]. This contribution shall be provided in a manner and form that facilitates the implementation of the InvestEU Fund by EIB Group and the achievement of the objectives in Article12(2) and shall be deemed to satisfy Article 219 (4) of the Financial Regulation in relation to the entirety of the EU compartment.
Amendment 578 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 17 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Commission in cooperation with the EIB Group shall supplement this Regulation by establishing a risk assessment methodology. Such risk assessment methodology shall include: (a) a risk rating classification, to ensure consistent and standard treatment of all operations independent from the intermediary institution; (b) a methodology to assess the value at risk and the probability of default based on clear statistical methods, including environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria; (c) a method to assess exposure at default and loss given default, taking into account the value of financing, the project risk, the repayment terms, the collateral, and other relevant indicators.
Amendment 662 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
A secretariat shall be provided by the EIB to support the InvestEU Investment Committee, the management of which shall be agreed in accordance with Article 19(2) of this Regulation.
Amendment 684 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The InvestEU Advisory Hub shall be managed by the by the European Investment Bank on behalf of and in close cooperation with the Commission, in cooperation with the EIB Group.
Amendment 706 #
2018/0229(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 6
Article 20 – paragraph 6
6. The InvestEU Advisory Hub shall have local presence, where necessary. It shall be established in particular in Member States or regions that face difficulties in developing projects under the InvestEU Fund. The InvestEU Advisory Hub shall assist in the transfer of knowledge to the regional and local level with a view to building up regional and local capacity and expertise for support referred to in paragraph 1, and to implement and accommodate small projects. The Commission or the EIB as manager of the InvestEU Advisory Hub shall sign separate agreements with the Advisory Hub partners where appropriate to formalise their contribution to the implementation of the InvestEU Advisory Hub on the ground.
Amendment 83 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) The European Council concluded in particular that the Union should urgently address emerging trends: this includes issues such as artificial intelligence and, distributed ledgers technologies (e.g. blockchain) and quantum research, while at the same time ensuring a high level of data protection, digital rights and ethical standards. The European Council invited the Commission to put forward a European approach to artificial intelligence by early 2018 and called on the Commission to put forward the necessary initiatives for strengthening the framework conditions with a view to enable the EU to explore new markets through risk-based radical innovations and to reaffirm the leading role of its industry.
Amendment 116 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) To achieve maximum flexibility throughout the lifetime of the programme and, develop synergies between its components and with other Union programmes, each of the specific objectives may be implemented through all instruments available under the Financial Regulation. The delivery mechanisms to be used are direct management and indirect management when Union financing should be combined with other sources of financing or when execution requires the setup of commonly governed structures.
Amendment 172 #
2018/0227(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Programme has the following general objective: to support the digital transformation with a bottom up approach of the European economy and society and bring its benefits to European citizens and businesses. The Programme will:
Amendment 451 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. f. Missions will have their emphasis either on acceleration technological change (“accelerator missions”) or aim to transform entire systems (“transformator missions”). Transformator missions may contain a number of accelerator missions.
Amendment 599 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – paragraph 11
Annex I – paragraph 11
'FET Flagships' supported under Horizon 2020 will continue to be supported under this Programme. As they present substantial analogies with missions, other 'FET flagships', if any, willmay be supported under this Framework Programme as missions geared towards future and emerging technologies.
Amendment 1238 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 2
Breakthrough technologies to achieve significant reductions in greenhouse gases and pollutants, often combined with the technologies for circular industry above but also to the technologies of energy supply, energy systems, energy grids and energy storage, will lead to strong industrial value chains, revolutionise manufacturing capacities and improve the global competitiveness of industry; and at the same time make key contributions to our targets for climate action and environmental quality.
Amendment 1242 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 – indent 1
– Process technologies, including heating and cooling, digital tools andprocess agents (like hydrogen) and digital tools, especially in the form of large-scale demonstrations for process performance and efficiency; substantial reductions or avoidance of industrial emissions of greenhouse gases and pollutants, including particulate matter;
Amendment 1251 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 – indent 2
– Industrial CO2arbon (CO2, CO, …) valorisation;
Amendment 1260 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 – indent 3
– Electrification and use of unconventional or renewables based energy sources within industrial plants, and energy and resource exchanges between industrial plants (for instance via industrial symbiosis);
Amendment 1268 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Annex I – part II – point 3 – point 3.2 – point 3.2.8 – paragraph 3 a (new)
– Activities under this area of intervention may be implemented through public private partnerships under Article 187 TFEU
Amendment 1360 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Renewable energy technologies and solutions for power generation, hydrogen production, heating and cooling, sustainable transport fuels and intermediate carriers, at various scales and development stages, adapted to geographic conditions and markets, both within the EU and worldwide;
Amendment 1368 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 2
– Disruptive renewable energy technologies for new and highly enhanced applications and breakthrough solutions;
Amendment 1378 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.2 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Technologies and solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel-based power generation via CO2 capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) as well as solutions that can support storing of excess wind and solar electricity in the form of gas (power to gas).
Amendment 1395 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 1
The expected growth of variable electricity production and shift towards more decentralised production, electric heating, cooling, hydrogen production and transport dictates the need for new approaches to manage energy grids. Next to decarbonisation, the goal is to ensure energy affordability, security and stability of supply, achieved through investments in innovative network infrastructure technologies and innovative system management. Energy storage in different forms will play a key role in providing services to the grid, also improving and reinforcing network capacities. Exploiting synergies between different networks (e.g. electricity grids, heating and cooling networks, gas networks, transport recharging and refuelling infrastructure, hydrogen, and telecom networks) and actors (e.g. industrial and agricultural sites, data centres, self- producers) will be crucial for enabling the smart, integrated operation of the relevant infrastructures.
Amendment 1401 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.3 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– Technologies and tools for electricity networks to integrate renewables and new loads such as electro-mobility, industrial and consumer hydrogen use and heat pumps;
Amendment 1477 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.7 – paragraph 2 – indent 1
– ElectrificDecarbonisation of all transport modes (e.g. batteries, fuel cells, hybridisation, etc.) including new technologies for vehicle/vessel/aircraft powertrains, fast charging/refuelling, energy harvesting and user-friendly and accessible interfaces with the charging infrastructure, ensuring interoperability and seamless services provision; development and deployment of competitive, safe, high- performing and sustainable batteries for low and zero-emission vehicles;
Amendment 1506 #
2018/0225(COD)
Proposal for a decision
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.9 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
Annex I – part II – point 4 – point 4.2 – point 4.2.9 – paragraph 2 – indent 3
– Low zero-carbon hydrogen includingStorage and related infrastructure of low carbon hydrogen and other substances and materials enabling the storage of energy, including but not limited to the technology for fuel cells, and the EU value chain from design to end use across various applications.
Amendment 299 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) It is the Union's objective to strengthen its scientific and technological bases and encourage its competitiveness, including in its industry, while promoting all research and innovation activities to deliver on the Union's strategic priorities, which ultimately aim at promoting peacetackling global societal challenges, promoting peace and a sustainable development, the Union's values and the well-being of its peoples.
Amendment 320 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Open science, including open access to scientific publications and research data, has the potential to increase the quality, impact and benefits of science and to accelerate the advancement of knowledge by making it more reliable, more efficient and accurate, better understandable by society and responsive to societal challenges. Provisions should be laid down to ensure that beneficiaries provide open access to peer-reviewed scientific publications, research data and other research outputs in an open and non- discriminatory manner, free of charge and as early as possible in the dissemination process, and to enable their widest possible use and re-use. As far as research data is concerned, the principle should be “as open as possible, as closed as necessary”, therefore recognising the need for different access regimes because of the Union’s economic interest, Intellectual Property Rights, personal data protection and confidentiality, security concerns and other legitimate interests. More emphasis should in particular be given to the responsible management of research data, which should comply with the FAIR principles of ‘Findability’, ‘Accessibility’, ‘Interoperability’ and ‘Reusability’, notably through the mainstreaming of Data Management Plans. Where appropriate, beneficiaries should make use of the possibilities offered by the European Open Science Cloud and adhere to further open science principles and practices.
Amendment 340 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The Programme should maintain a balanced approach between bottom-up (investigator or innovator driven) and top- down (determined by strategically defined priorities) funding, according to the nature of the research and innovation communities that are engaged, the types and purpose of the activities carried out and the impacts that are sought. The mix of these factors should determine the choice of approach for the respective parts of the Programme, all of which contribute to all of the Programme’s general and specific objectives. Across the programme, a more open and bottom-up based approach should be taken to stimulate innovative ideas and approaches to solve global challenges and promote innovation.
Amendment 390 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) The Programme should seek alignment of rules and synergies with other Union programmes, from their design and strategic planning, to project selection, management, communication, dissemination and exploitation of results, to monitoring, auditing and governance. With a view to avoiding overlaps and duplication and increasing the leverage of Union funding, transfers from other Union programmes to Horizon Europe activities can take place. In such cases they will follow Horizon Europe rules.
Amendment 670 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) future emerging technologies.
Amendment 714 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
(ca) innovation for SMEs;
Amendment 795 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. Missions shall be programmed within the pillar 'Global Challenges and Industrial Competitiveness', but may also benefit from actions carried out within other parts of the Programme but also other external instruments and initiatives outside of Horizon Europe.
Amendment 845 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f a (new)
(fa) an element of urgency with respect to the mission objectives;
Amendment 846 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f b (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 – point f b (new)
(fb) have the necessary scale, scope and wide mobilization of the resources required.
Amendment 867 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Missions may be applied and designed as an instrument to manage synergies with other programmes.
Amendment 1034 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c – point 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – point c – point 2
(2) EUR 3 004 560 000 000 for the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT);
Amendment 1085 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 9
Article 9 – paragraph 9
9. Horizon Europe is designed to be implemented in synergy with other Union funding programmes. A non-exhaustive list of synergies with other Union funding programmes is included in Annex IV. The Commission may entrust, subject to a cost-benefit analysis, part of the implementation of these programmes to the bodies implementing initiatives under Article 187 TFEU.
Amendment 1100 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 10 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Open access to research data shall be ensured in line with the principle 'as open as possible, as closed as necessary' and recognising the need for different access regimes because of the Union’s economic interest, Intellectual Property Rights, personal data protection and confidentiality, security concerns and other legitimate interests. The possibility for robust opt-out shall be disclosed after the proposal ranking. Data management plans during the duration of the project shall be considered as eligible costs.
Amendment 1363 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 35 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
The work programme may provide for additional obligationincentives to use the European Open Science Cloud for storing and giving access to research data.
Amendment 1514 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
Annex I – point 1 – paragraph 1 – point c a (new)
(ca) (d) Future Emerging Technologies: Supporting the early-stages of the science and technology research and innovation around new ideas towards radically new future technologies Areas of intervention: bottom-up selection process widely open to any research ideas shall build up a diverse portfolio of targeted projects, nurturing emerging themes and communities with the potential to generate a critical mass of inter-related projects that build a European pool of knowledge, consolidating FET-funded projects by means of turning the results into genuine societal or economic innovations.
Amendment 1662 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point a – paragraph 1
In the case of institutionalised European Partnerships established in accordance with Article 185 TFEU, the participation of at least 50% of the EU Member States, which are affected by this partnership or have stakes with regard to the objectives of this partnership, is mandatory;
Amendment 1675 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e – paragraph 1
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point e – paragraph 1
In the case of institutionalised European Partnerships, the financial and/or in-kind, contributions from partners other than the Union, will at least be equal to 50% and may reach up to 75% of the aggregated European Partnership budgetary commitments. For each institutionalised European Partnership, a share of the contributions from partners other than the Union will be in the form of financial contributions.
Amendment 1686 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d
(d) Legally binding commitments, in particular for in-kind and/or financial contributions, from each partner throughout the lifetime of the initiative;
Amendment 1691 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
Annex III – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point b
(b) Dedicated reporting on quantitative and qualitative leverage effects, including on financial and/or in-kind contributions, visibility and positioning in the international context, impact on research and innovation related risks of private sector investments.
Amendment 1742 #
2018/0224(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex IV a (new)
Annex IV a (new)
17. Synergies with any Important Projects of Common European Interest (IPCEI) will ensure that: (a) Arrangements for complimentary funding from IPCEI can be used for value chains of "strategic importance for Europe" to support activities on climate protection under the cluster “digital and industry” as well as the cluster “climate, energy and mobility”. (b) IPCEI may, subject to fulfilment of its selection and award criteria, support the demonstration phase of eligible projects that may have received the support from the Framework Programmes for research and innovation, as well as related infrastructural requirements.
Amendment 1767 #
Amendment 238 #
2018/0178(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) In order to specify the requirements set out in this Regulation, and particularly to establish and update granular and calibrated technical screening criteria for different economic activities as to what constitutes a substantial contribution and significant harm to the environmental objectives, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the information required to comply with the disclosure obligation set out in Article 4 (3), and the technical screening criteria mentioned in Article 6(2), Article 7(2), Article 8(2), Article 9(2), Article 10(2) and Article 11(2). It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, tThe European Parliament and the Council should receive all documents at the same time as Member States’ experts, and the experts of the European Parliament and the Council should systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 280 #
2018/0178(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(b a) 'credit institutions' as defined in point (1) of Article 4 (1) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 which provides investment or credit risk-management processes with the exception of non- complex institutions defined under [PO insert reference to relevant Article] of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013];
Amendment 365 #
2018/0178(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The financial market participant offering financial products as environmentally sustainable, or as investments having similar characteristics, is not responsible for the incorrect assessment of the environmental sustainability of an investment, if the assessment has been made in accordance with the criteria disclosed. The financial market participant has no obligation to verify the information published by the companies about their economic activities, but are permitted to use this information for the assessment of the environmental sustainability of the investment.
Amendment 376 #
2018/0178(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 485 #
2018/0178(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the purposes of this Regulation, an economic activity, e.g. of cooperatives, shall be considered to contribute substantially to healthy ecosystems where that activity contributes substantially to protecting, conserving and enhancing biodiversity and ecosystem services in line with the relevant legislative and non-legislative Union instruments, through any of the following means:
Amendment 608 #
2018/0178(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. The Platform on Sustainable Finance shall follow the principle or rotation and shall be chaired by the Commission.
Amendment 614 #
2018/0178(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Amendment 13 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1 a) Economic prosperity of the Union is inextricable from the long-term environmental sustainability. Increasing sustainability of economic models of Member States can bring new opportunities for innovation, competitiveness and job creation.
Amendment 14 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 b (new)
Recital 1 b (new)
(1 b) Challenges linked with the treatment of the plastic waste can be turned into an opportunity for the European industry to become a global leader in providing solutions for the transition towards a circular economy.
Amendment 15 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1 c (new)
Recital 1 c (new)
(1 c) The reduction of single-used- products depends on the regional conditions of each Member State. Further Member States and economic sectors differ from each other and so a bottum up approach would be the best solution to reduce single-used-products.
Amendment 21 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Marine litter is of a transboundary nature and is recognized as a global problem. Reducing marine litter is a key action for the achievement of United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14 which calls to conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources for sustainable development.36 The Union must play its part in tackling marine litter and aim to be a standard setter for the world. In this context, the Union is working withshould seek commitments from partners in manyat international foralevel such as G20, G7 and United Nations to promote concerted action. This initiative is part of the Union efforts in this regardto reduce waste for a sustainable economy. _________________ 36 The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on 25 September 2015.
Amendment 58 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Certain single-use plastic products end up in the environment as a result of inappropriate disposal through sewers or other inappropriate release into the environment. Therefore, single-use plastic products that are frequently disposed of through sewers otherwise inappropriately disposed of should be subject to marking requirements. The marking should inform consumers about appropriate waste disposal options and/or waste disposal options to be avoided and/or about the negative environmental impacts of litter as a result of inappropriate disposal. The Commission should be empowered to establish a harmonised format for the marking and when doing so should, where appropriate, test the perception of the proposed marking with representative groups of consumers to ensure that it is effective and clearly understandin cooperation with the Member States should take account of sectorial voluntary agreements adopted for clear labelling rules in order to inform consumers, for example via a logo, whether or not the product is recyclable.
Amendment 62 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The large portion of plastic stemming from abandoned, lost and discarded fishing gear containing plastic in marine litter indicates that the existing legal requirements46 do not provide sufficient incentives to return such fishing gear to shore for collection and treatment. The indirect fee system envisaged under Union law on port reception facilities for the delivery of waste from ships takes away the incentive for ships to discharge their waste at sea, and ensures a right of delivery. That system should, however, be supplemented by further financial incentives for fishermen to bring their fishing gear waste on shore to avoid any potential increase in the indirect waste fee to be paid. As plastic components of fishing gear have a high recycling potential, Member States should, in line with the polluter pays principle, introduce extended producer responsibility for fishing gear containing plastic to facilitate separate collection of waste fishing gear and to finance sound waste management of such fishing gear, in particular recycling. _________________ 46therefore, be abolished and Member States should come up with a reasonable and incentive strategie to promote the recycling of fishing gear and to finance sound waste management of such fishing gear. _________________ 46 Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Council Regulation (EC) No 1224/2009, Directive 2000/59/EC and Directive 2008/98/EC.
Amendment 63 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) In order to prevent littering and other inappropriate forms of disposal resulting in marine litter containing plastic, consumers need to be properly informed about the most appropriate waste disposal options available and/or waste disposal options to be avoided, best practices with regard to waste disposal and the environmental impact of bad disposal practices as well as about the plastic content in certain single-use plastic products and fishing gear. Therefore, Member States should be required to take awareness raising measures ensuring that such information is given to the consumers. The information should not contain any promotional content encouraging the use of the single-use plastic products. Member States should be able to choose the measures which are most appropriate based on the regional conditions, the nature of the product or its use. Producers of single-use plastic products and fishing gear containing plastic should cover the costsbe part of the of the awareness raising measures as part of their extended producer responsibility obligationcorporate social responsibility. The costs of the awareness raising measures should be discussed between the Goverment of the Member State and the responsible sector.
Amendment 77 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) In order to ensure uniform conditions for thThe Commission should be iemplementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commissionowered to adopt a delegated act in respect of the methodology for the calculation of the annual consumption of the single-use plastic products for which consumption reduction objectives have been set, the specifications for the marking to be affixed on certain single-use plastic products and. In order to ensure uniform conditions for the implementation of this Directive, implementing powers should be conferred on the Commission in respect of the format of the information to be provided by Member States and compiled by the European Environment Agency on the implementation of this Directive. Those powers should be exercised in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council49 . _________________ 49 Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 February 2011 laying down the rules and general principles concerning mechanisms for control by Member States of the Commission’s exercise of implementing powers (OJ L 55, 28.2.2011, p. 13).
Amendment 82 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
The objective of this Directive is tofor the Union to play its part in solving the global problem of marine litter due to plastic, by preventing and reduceing the impact of certain plastic products on the environment, in particular the aquatic environment, and on human health as well as toby promoteing the transition to a circular economy with innovative business models, products and materials, thus also contributing to the efficient functioning of the internal marketsustainable economic model.
Amendment 118 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission may adopt an implementingis empowered to adopt a delegated act laying down the methodology for the calculation and verification of the significant reduction in the consumption of the single-use plastic products referred to in paragraph 1. That implementing act shall be adopted in accordance with the examination procedure referred to in Article 16(2).
Amendment 127 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5
Article 5
Amendment 173 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) establish deposit-refund schemes, or automated collection systems, or
Amendment 175 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) establish separate collection targets for relevant extended producer responsibility schemes., or
Amendment 178 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) (c) by any other measure that they find appropriate.
Amendment 186 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – title
Article 11 – title
Coordination of measures among Member States
Amendment 187 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a (new)
Article 11 a Coordination of measures at international level The Commission in cooperation with Member States shall seek to coordinate measures reducing the impact of certain plastic products on environment and supporting transition to sustainable economic models at international level.
Amendment 195 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) whether the Annex listing single- use plastic products needs to be reviewed;
Amendment 196 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 15 – paragraph 3 – point b
Amendment 208 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – subheading 1 a (new)
Annex I – part A – subheading 1 a (new)
— Plates — Straws, except for straws intended and used for medical purposes
Amendment 222 #
2018/0172(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part B
Annex I – part B
Amendment 115 #
2018/0111(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) In order to get access to the data opened for re-use by this Directive, the use of suitable and well-designed Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) is needed. An API describes the kind of data can be retrieved, how to do this and the format in which the data will be received. It has different levels of complexity and can mean a simple link to a database to retrieve specific datasets, a web interface, or more complex set-ups. There is general value in re-using and sharing data via a suitable use of APIs as this will help developers and start-ups to create new services and products. It is also a crucial ingredient of creating valuable ecosystems around data assets that are often unused. The set-up and use of API needs to be based on several principles: stability, maintenance over lifecycle, uniformity of use and standards, user-friendliness as well as security. For dynamic data, meaning frequently updated data, often in real time, public sector bodies and public undertakings shall make this available for re-use immediately after collection by ways of suitable APIs.
Amendment 142 #
2018/0111(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 58
Recital 58
(58) In order to set in place conditions supporting the re-use of documents which is associated with important socio- economic benefits having a particular high value for economy and society, the power to adopt implementing acts in accordance with Article 2901 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of the adoption of a list of high-value datasets among the documents to which this Directive applies, along with the modalities of their publication and re-use. It is of particular importance that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement of 13 April 2016 on Better Law-Making. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts.
Amendment 145 #
2018/0111(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 59
Recital 59
(59) An EU-wide list of datasets with a particular potential to generate socio- economic benefits together with harmonised re-use conditions constitutes an important enabler of cross-border data applications and services. InFor the process leading to the establishment of the list, the Commission shoulurpose of adopting delegated acts, the Commission shall conduct appropriate public consultations. All interested parties, including competent bodies holding public sector information, users and re-users, applicants for the use and re-use and representative organisations, shall have the possibility to submit proposals for additional data-sets to the Commission. The Commission takes these into account, or provides the interested cparrty out appropriate consultations, including at expert level. The list should take into accountconcerned with reasons for rejecting the suggestion. In the course of preparation co- determination rights as well as the financial and personal resources to effectively make use of those rights are granted to the European social partners. The list should take into account the protection of critical infrastructures as well as sectoral legislation that already regulates the publication of datasets, as well as the categories indicated in the Technical Annex of the G8 Open Data Charter and in the Commission's Notice 2014 /C 240/01.
Amendment 182 #
2018/0111(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Critical infrastructures defined by the Member States;
Amendment 302 #
2018/0111(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 6
Article 13 – paragraph 6
6. The measures referred to in this Article shall be adopted by the Commission by means of a delegatedn implementing act in accordance with Article 2901 of the TFEU and subject to the procedure laid down in Article 14.
Amendment 309 #
2018/0111(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14
Article 14
Amendment 310 #
2018/0111(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – title
Article 14 – title
14 Exercise of the delegation1.The power to adopt implementing acts is conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in this Article.2. When adopting implementing acts, the examination procedure as laid down in Article 5 of the Regulation (EU) No. 182/2011 applies and the Commission is supported by a Committee in accordance with this Regulation. 3. If the Committee cannot take a decision as laid down in Article 5 of the Regulation (EU) No. 182/2011, the Commission may not adopt the implementing act.
Amendment 28 #
2018/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Currency conversion charges represent a significant cost of cross-border payments when different currencies are in use in the payer’s and the payee’s countries. Article 45 of Directive (EU) 2015/2366 of the European Parliament and of the Council12 requires transparency of charges and of the exchange rate used prior to the initiation of a payment transaction. When alternative currency conversion options services are offered at a point of sale (POS) or at an automated teller machine (ATM) prior to initiation of a payment transaction, that transparency may not allow for a quick and clear comparison by the consumer between those different the currency conversion options service offered at the POS or ATM and the currency conversion provided by the card issuer after completion of the transaction. That lack of transparency prevents competition from bringing down costs of currency conversion and increases the risk of payers payment service users choosing expensive currency conversion options. Article 59 of Directive (EU) 2015/2366 already provides for general requirements regarding the information disclosed by the currency conversion service provider, but further specification is needed in order to fully serve the objectives of that Regulation. It is therefore necessary to develop measures to addressed to payment service providers that will improve transparencyprovide further clarity and that will improve transparency of currency conversion costs to the consumer and protect consumers against excessive charges for currency conversion services, in particular when consumers are not given the information by the payment service providers they need to choose the best currency conversion option. _________________ 12 Directive (EU) 2015/2366 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 November 2015 on payment services in the internal market, amending Directives 2002/65/EC, 2009/110/EC and 2013/36/EU and Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010, and repealing Directive 2007/64/EC (OJ L 337, 23.12.2015, p. 35).
Amendment 44 #
2018/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 54 #
2018/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7 a (new)
Recital 7 a (new)
(7a) The Commission should submit to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the European Central Bank a report on the application and impact of this Regulation. This report should include a thorough analysis of the proportionality of costs for payment service providers compared to the actual benefits for payment service users if this Regulation were to be extended to all cross-border transactions in currencies of Member States of the European Union.
Amendment 80 #
2018/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation EC No 924/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
Article 3 a – paragraph 1
1. From [OP please insert date 36 months after the entry into force of this Regulation], payment service providers shall inform payment service users of the full cost of currency conversion services, and where applicable, those ofthe alternative optional currency conversion to the consumer of currency conversion services offered by such payment service provider, and where applicable, provide notice to the consumer about alternative currency conversion services prior tooffered by the card issuer after the initiation of a payment transaction and prior to the execution of that payment transaction, in order that payment service users can comparare adequately informed about the alternative currency conversion options and theirits corresponding costs, without preselection of one of the options being made by the payment service provider. To that effect, payment service providers shall disclose the exchange rate applied, the publicly available foreign exchange reference rate used and the total amount of all charges applicable to the conversion of the payment transaction. Payment service providers shall present information about both currency conversion options in a clear and neutral manner to payment service users.
Amendment 91 #
2018/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Regulation (EC) No 924/2009
Article 3 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 3 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 116 #
2018/0076(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Regulation EC No 924/2009
Article 2
Article 2
It shall apply from 1 January 2019[12 months after entry into force of this Regulation].
Amendment 254 #
2018/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 32
Recital 32
(32) As part of the Council's Action Plan, credit institutions' data infrastructure would be strengthened by having uniform and standardised data for non-performing credit agreements. The European Banking Authority has developed data templates that provide information about credit exposures in the banking book and allow potential buyers to evaluate the value of the credit agreements and carry out their due diligence. Applying such templates to credit agreements would reduce information asymmetries between potential buyers and sellers of credit agreements and, thus, contribute to the development of a functioning secondary market in the Union. The EBA should therefore develop the data templates into implementing technical standards andguidelines that credit institutions shcould use those standards in order to facilitate the valuation of credit agreements for sale.
Amendment 388 #
2018/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. EBA shall develop draft implementing technical standardguidelines that specify the formats tohat may be used by creditors who are credit institutions for the provision of information as set out in Article 13(1), in order to provide detailed information on their credit exposures in the banking book to credit purchasers for the screening, financial due diligence and valuation of the credit agreement.
Amendment 180 #
2018/0043(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure investor protection by allowingthat derivative contracts tocan be included in the cover pool only where. They shall also ensure that, when derivatives are part of the cover pool, at least the following requirements are met:
Amendment 252 #
2018/0043(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) assets qualifying as level 1, level 2A and level 2B assets pursuant to Articles 10, 11 and 12 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61, valuated in accordance with Article 9 of that Delegated Regulation and segregated in accordance with Article 132 of this Directive;
Amendment 254 #
2018/0043(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 16 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) exposures in the form of cash deposits to credit institutions that qualify for the credit quality step 1, in accordance with Article 129(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013credit quality step 2 and credit quality step 3 to the extent that, in the relevant jurisdiction, they are segregated.
Amendment 80 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) For pre-marketing to be recognised as such under this Directive 2011/61/EU, it should concern an investment idea or strategy without having an actual AIF already established. Accordingly, during the course of pre-marketing, investors are unable to subscribe to the units or shares of an AIF because the fund does not exist yet, and no offering documents, even in a draft form, should be permitted to be distributed to potential investors during this stage. However, when followof an AIF or a compartment of an AIF, which is not yet notified in the Member State where the potential investors are domiciled or have their registered office. In order to prevent AIFMs from invoking reverse solicitation through pre-marketing activities, within 18 months of being contacted as part of pre-marketing, investors should be able to acquire units or shares in the AIF or compartment of the AIF referred to ing the pre-marketing activities the AIFM offers for subscription units or shares of an AIF with the features akin to the pre-marketed investment idea, the appropriate marketing notification procedure should be observed and the AIFM should not be able to invoke reverse solicitationinformation provided in the context of pre-marketing or of an AIF or compartment of an AIF established as a result of the pre-marketing only under marketing permitted under Article 31 or 32 of Directive 2011/61/EU.
Amendment 97 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2009/65/EC
Article 93a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 93a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authorities of the UCITS home Member State shall ensure that UCITS may discontinue marketing its units in a Member State where it has notified its activities in accordance with Article 93, where all the following conditions are fulfilled:.
Amendment 99 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2009/65/EC
Article 93a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 93a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Amendment 110 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Directive 2009/65/EC
Article 93a – paragraph 4
Article 93a – paragraph 4
4. TAs long as investors remain invested in the UCITS after marketing is discontinued: (a) the UCITS shall continue providing investors who remain invested in the UCITS, with the information required under Articles 68 to 82 and under Article 94; (b) the competent authorities of the home Member State of the UCITS shall continue providing the competent authorities of the Member State where the marketing has been discontinued with the information required to be provided to the competent authorities of the UCITS host Member State under Article 93; (c) the competent authorities of the Member State where the marketing has been discontinued shall continue exercising the rights and obligations conferred on competent authorities of the UCITS host Member State under Articles 97 and 108 of this Directive, but without levying fees or charges for carrying out these activities on the UCITS which is not yet or is no longer notified for distribution.
Amendment 119 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2011/61/EU
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point aea
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point aea
(aea) ‘‘pre-marketing’ means a direct or indirect cross-border provision of information on investment strategies or investment ideas by an AIFM or on its behalf to professional investors domiciled or registered in the Union in order to test their interest in an AIF which is not yet established.
Amendment 122 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2011/61/EU
Article 30a – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 30a – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 128 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2011/61/EU
Article 30a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 30a – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 131 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2011/61/EU
Article 30a – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 30a – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) amounts to a prospectus, constitutional documents of a not-yet- established AIF, offering documents, subscription forms or similar documents whether in a draft or a final form allowing investors to take an final investment decision.
Amendment 139 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2011/61/EU
Article 30a – paraghraph 3
Article 30a – paraghraph 3
3. Subscription by professional investors to units or shares of an AIF established following theAIFMs shall ensure that investors, within 18 months of being contacted as part of pre-marketing in accordance with paragraph 1 or to the units or shares of AIFs managed or marketed by the EU AIFM that had engaged in pre-marketing of a not-yet- established AIF with the similar features shall be considered the, may acquire units or shares in the AIF or compartment of the AIF referred to in the information provided in the context of pre-marketing or of an AIF or compartment of an AIF notified in the Member State where the potential investors are domiciled or have their registered office as a result of the pre-marketing only under marketing permitted under Article 31 or 32.
Amendment 149 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/61/EU
Article 32a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 32a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that an EU AIFM may discontinue marketing units or shares of an EU AIF that it manages in the Member State where a notification of its marketing activities has been transmitted in accordance with Article 32, where all of the following conditions are fulfilled:.
Amendment 151 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/61/EU
Article 32a – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 32a – paragraph 1 – point a
Amendment 156 #
2018/0041(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/61/EU
Article 32a – paragraph 4
Article 32a – paragraph 4
4. TAs long as investors remain invested in the EU AIF after marketing is discontinued: (a) the AIFM shall continue providing investors who remain invested in the EU AIF with the information required under Articles 22 and 23; (b) the competent authorities of the home Member State of the AIFM shall continue to provide the competent authorities of the Member State where the marketing has been discontinued with the information required to be provided to the competent authorities of the host Member State of the AIFM under Article 32; (c) the competent authorities of the Member State where the marketing has been discontinued shall continue exercising the rights and obligations conferred on competent authorities of the host Member State of the AIFM under Article 45 of this Directive, but without levying fees or charges to the AIF which is not yet or no longer notified for distribution for carrying out these activities.
Amendment 19 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 a (new)
Recital 10 a (new)
(10a) Since there is a serious funding gap in the field of High Performance Computing in comparison with other entities in the world and since the applications of High Performance Computing in the fields of, inter alia, medicine, climate research and industry, this could potentially cause the Union to fall behind on the field of innovation, which is an important motor for its economic success, it is of the utmost strategic and economic importance that this issue is addressed.
Amendment 22 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10 b (new)
Recital 10 b (new)
(10b) Since there are serious defence and security risks aligned to the dependency of the Union on foreign High Performance Computing technology, it is in the interest of the security of the Union that investments are made in the development of a European High Performance Computing infrastructure, functioning independently.
Amendment 62 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 41 a (new)
Recital 41 a (new)
(41a) Since High Performance Computing is an intensive and energy- consuming activity due to, inter alia, the cooling process, the hosting entity should be able to rely as much as possible on renewable energy for its functioning, this aspect should be taken into account in the selection process of the Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 67 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘Private Members’ means the private associations and businesses that are members of the Joint Undertaking.
Amendment 81 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point f
(f) to bridge the gap between research and development and the delivery of exascale High Performance Computing systems reinforcing the digital technology supply chain in the Union, closing the technology gap vis-à-vis international competitors and enabling the acquisition by the Joint Undertaking of leadership- class supercomputers;
Amendment 87 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point k a (new)
(ka) to improve and secure the technological and scientific autonomy of the Union and its Member States.
Amendment 88 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) EUR 386 000 000 from the Horizon 2020 Programme, including up to EUR 105 000 000 for administrative costs;
Amendment 89 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
(1) The Participating States shall make a contribution to the operational and administrative costs of the Joint Undertaking for at least EUR 486 000 000, including EUR 105 000 000 for administrative costs.
Amendment 96 #
2018/0003(NLE)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 3 – point g a (new)
(ga) the percentage of renewable energy consumed in the region where the hosting facility is located;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Regrets that the quantity and lack of flexibility and coherence of EU funding in Heading 4 of the current MFF have been indicative of the EU’s limited ambition to act as a global player, in particular with a view to the provision of global public goodinvestments, humanitarian aid and development cooperation; recalls the need for long-term programming and predictability, which is of particular importance for development aid and large investments such as in infrastructure and renewables;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recalls that the European Development Fund (EDF), the Development Cooperation Instrument (DCI) and the Humanitarian Aid Instrument are characterised by positive budget execution and are key to demonstrating international solidaritycooperation and investment, while contributing to the credibility of the EU on the global stage; considers that, irrespective of possible structural changes or mergers with regard to these instruments, including the possible budgetisation of the EDF, the overall appropriations for the next MFF should be increased, while the official development assistance (ODA) criteria should not be diluted;
Amendment 13 #
2017/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls the importance of these instruments for the provision of global public goods such asmitigation of climate change, conflict prevention, investments, particularly in infrastructure and renewables, stability and the Sustainable Development Goals;
Amendment 20 #
2017/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the objectives of development policy are distinct from and may not be conflated with or subordinatyet closely tied to general foreign policy orand migration management;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2258(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Regrets the insufficient progress made in terms of mainstreaming democracy, and human rights andsuch as gender equality; urges, furthermore, that the Paris climate agreement commitments be fully reflected in future instruments and programmes, accompanied by adequate monitoring.;
Amendment 150 #
2017/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Is concerned that there is no consistent framework for ongoing supervision of an equivalent third country’s regime; considers that the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs) should be equipped with the power to monitor regulatory developments in third countries and demands that Parliament should be kept informed of ongoing regulatory monitoring in third countries by means of annual report presented by the respective ESAs to Parliament;
Amendment 157 #
2017/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Calls on the Commission to adoptpropose a legislative act establishing a clear framework for a transparent, coherent and consistent application of equivalence procedures which introduces a standardised process for the determination of equivalence;
Amendment 164 #
2017/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls for equivalence decisions to be reviewed at least once every three yearscontinuously reviewed by the relevant ESA and for such reviews to be made public;
Amendment 202 #
2017/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls the importance of National Competent Authorities (NCAs) in the authorisation process for financial institutions that wish to delegate part of their portfolio management or risk management to service providers in third countries where the regulatory regime is comparable to that of the EU; considers that NCAs have sufficient technical knowledge and expertise to properly assess delegation approval requests; encourages the ESAs to develop further cooperation between NCAs in order to share best practices concerning regulatory cooperation and activities with third countries, as well as challenges and problems experienced;
Amendment 216 #
2017/2253(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Calls for active involvement constructive approach from the Commission, the Member States and ESAs in global standard-setting bodies in financial services; stresses the need for the consistent implementation of international standards in order to achieve better regulatory cooperation with other jurisdictions and to improve global financial stability;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas employment is expected to continue to expand, while some labour market indicators and the relatively high level of ‘involuntary’ part-time work, suggest persistent labour market difficulties aggravating inequalitiesthe unemployment rate is expected to further decline;
Amendment 55 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas tax base erosion, profit shifting, tax avoidance, tax evasion and aggressive tax planning have caused billions in losses of potential revenues for the public finances of several Member Statremain important issues, to the benefit of large corporationsbe tackled;
Amendment 84 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights, however, the persistent structural problem of insufficient growth of potential output and productivity, flanked by too low a level of investments and wages, leading to persistent social inequalities;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 128 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the improvements in public finances, in particular the gradually declining debt/GDP ratios for the EU and euro area and falling headline budget deficits; recalls that, while many some Member States have limited fiscal leeway for implementing sustainable, growth- friendly structural reforms, somstill have dangerously high debt levels; urges these Member Sstates still have large surpluses which should be used to sustain investments and growth across the EUto speed up structural reforms;
Amendment 148 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the importance of public investment for boosting and leveraging investment in the EU; considers that the policy mix proposed in the AGS 2018 should be further developed to remedy the current decrease in public investment in the EU; highlights that this decrease also affects local and regional authorities, threatening their ability to deliver quality public servicesfoster further investment in the EU;
Amendment 165 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 210 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the fact that the AGS 2018 acknowledges the need for efficient and fair tax systems to ensure sustainable public finance and reverse the current fall in capital income taxation; supports the Commission’s initiatives to achieve increased transparency, a reformed VAT system and a common consolidated corporate tax basend further cooperation between member states in fiscal matters;
Amendment 228 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 243 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Insists on a common effort to bring euro area expenditure on R&D closer to the EU2020 targets; calls for propbetter policies and investment to ensure equal access toin higher education and training;
Amendment 254 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Recalls that the role of thee competencies of Member States is to guaranteen facilitating access to quality education and training;
Amendment 265 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to adopt adequate measures to help refugees settle and integrate and to anticipate at an early stage the requirements for facilitating their smooth transition to the labour market, as well as ensuring that public services are provided with sufficient resources; stresses that social partners should play a key tackle the immigration proble in facilitating the integration of migrants and preventing them from suffering from labour abusem;
Amendment 275 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that the tools available are not yet equal to the task of fully addressie need to streng the EU’s cyclical and structural problems, in particular the need to strengthen inclusive growth and productivity, to boost job creation, promoten economic growth and productivity, to boost job creation, especially in countries with high unemployment, promote upwards convergence, support sustainable investments and enhance resilience to shocks;
Amendment 287 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 326 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Calls for the completionfurther development of the Banking Union, including a credible European deposit-insurance scheme and a common fiscal backstop;
Amendment 337 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
Amendment 360 #
2017/2226(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Underlines that any further step towards a deepening of the EMU must go hand in hand with stronger democratic controls; insists that, to this end, the role of the European Parliament and national parliaments must be strengthened; asks to include trade unions in the negotiation process at both national and European level; urges the launch of the long- awaited negotiation of an interinstitutional agreement (IIA) on the Semesterrevised;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the diversity of legal and administrative systems in the Member States presents a challenging environment in whichneeds to be adequately addressed to overcome irregularities and combat fraud; whereas the Commission should therefore step up its efforts to ensure that the fight against fraud is implemented effectively and produces more tangible and more satisfactory results;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the current VAT systems, in particular as applied to cross-border transactions, isare vulnerable to fraud and tax- avoidance strategies, in which Missing Trader Intra- Community (MTIC) fraud, commonly called carousel fraud, alone was responsible for VAT revenue losses of approximately EUR 50 billion in 2015;
Amendment 19 #
2017/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. WelcomesTakes note of the decision of 20 Member States to proceed with the establishment of a European Public Prosecutor’s Office through enhanced cooperation and looks forward to fruitful cooperation between OLAF and the European Public Prosecutor’s Office; regrets however that not all EU Member States have been willing to participate in this initiative, and underlines the importance of maintaining equivalent fraud detection efficiency rates in all Member States;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. WelcomesTakes note of the adoption of short- term measures to tackle losses on VAT mentioned in the Commission’s Action Plan entitled ‘Towards a single EU VAT area’ published on 7 April 2016; looks forward with interest to the Commission’s proposals for a definitive VAT system as provided for in the action plan;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2216(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes with concern that tobacco smuggling to the EU has intensified in recent years and, according to estimates, represents an annual loss of EUR 10 billion in public revenue to the EU and Member States’ budgets, while at the same time it is a major source of organised crime, including terrorism; stresses that China is the primary originating country (80%) for counterfeit goods, followed by Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Turkey and India;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Report on Competition Policy 2016 of 31 May 2017 (COM(2017)0285), which can help restore a sufficient level of investment and innovation by creating a fair competitive environment; points out, moreover, that the future of Europe should be based on innovation; notes that, as a rule, the European Parliament is only involved in competition law through the consultation procedure and its influence therefore remains very limited compared to that of the Commission;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses that Parliament should also be given co-decision powers in competition policy and regrets that this area of Union policy in its democratic dimension has not been strengthened in recent treaty changes; calls, therefore, for the treaties to be amended accordingly and for the ordinary legislative procedure under the Lisbon Treaty to be introduced for competition law as well;
Amendment 32 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to monitor the implementation of directives linked to the completion of the single market, particularly in the energy sector, the digital single market, and transport sector, and to enhancimprove the enforcement of EU competition rules in order to avoid unevenchieve a consistent application thereof in the Member States;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to reallocate adequateWelcomes the efforts of DG Competition to continue building a sustainable and balanced workforce throughout 2016; welcomes the fact 2016 saw an improvement on the main human resource management issues facing the DG; welcomes the fact that staff turnover, which had been identified as a major point of concern, fell to its lowest level since measurement began (from 13.9% in 2015 to 10.8% in 2016); Calls on the Commission to continue optimizing financial and human resources to its Directorate-General for Competition in order to cope with this DG’s increasing workload; recalls that DG Competition has assessed the cost-effectiveness and reached a positive conclusion;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Welcomes the advances made by DG Competition in the field of equal opportunities, including 36% of female representation in middle management;
Amendment 52 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls on DG COMP to finalize the review of its financial circuits, in order to further improve the efficiency of its financial operations, in 2017 and present its findings before the competent committee in the European Parliament;
Amendment 54 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes note that EU rules do not establish target time frames for antitrust investigations as is the case for formal merger review deadlines and the common practice of many national competition authorities; notes that this implies that decisions are sometimes made too late, after competitors have been obliged to exit the marketnot made within due time;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the Commission to adopt guidelines to loptimitse the duration of antitrust investigations, in order to avoid uncertainty or excessive burden for businesses and shape a competitive landscape which is not detrimental to consumers;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Takes note that most of the decisions concerning antitrust issues and State aid are taken at national level, and believes that the Commission should guarantee the global consistency and independence of competition policy measures within the internal market, with the support of the European Competition Network (ECN); without disregarding the competences of the National Competition Authorities (NCA);
Amendment 106 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Reiterates that all market players should pay their fair share of tax; welcomes the Commission’s in-depth investigations into anti-competitive practices such as selective tax advantages and excess profit ruling systems; stresses that the reduction of tax fraud and tax avoidance is fundamental in order to consolidate sound public budgetcan constitute anti-competitive practices;
Amendment 113 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Stresses that excessive tax burdens and tax rates hamper economic innovations and can constitute significant barriers to entry for new and small players;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 b (new)
Paragraph 14 b (new)
14b. Stresses that a comprehensive, transparent and effective exchange of tax information is essential to avoid aggressive tax planning; stresses at the same time that simplification of taxation systems at Member State level can be an essential step in order to create transparency and clarity;
Amendment 122 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 c (new)
Paragraph 14 c (new)
14c. Invites the Commission to make full use of its competition law powers to help Member States effectively tackle harmful tax practices;
Amendment 155 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that the financial crisis has increased concentration in the banking sector and calls on the Commission to carry out a region-by-regioncountry-by-country study at European level to examine this phenomenon and its effects on competition;
Amendment 173 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission to ensure that Google implements this remedy effectively; believes that the greatest danger now would be if the Commission were to settle for a partially effective remedy, failing to truly restore the level playing field required for competition and innovation to thrive;
Amendment 179 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 188 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls on the Commission to intervene inlook into the other sectors, such as travel search and local search, where Google is allegedly abusing its dominance;
Amendment 196 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to speed up and conclude the Android investigation by the spring of 2018; stresses that Google is accused of abusing its dominant position by imposing restrictions on Android device manufacturers and mobile network operators, and that Google Search is pre- installed and set as the default or the only search engine on most Android devices sold in Europe;
Amendment 204 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Welcomes that in 2016, competition policy and enforcement actions continued to contribute to the implementation of the Digital Market Strategy; stresses that a single digital single market could create hundreds of thousands of new jobs and generate € 415 billion per year; notes at the same time that traditional market models of competition policy are often inadequate for the digital single market; calls, therefore, for greater attention to be paid to the new business models of digital companies and the adoption of new criteria for the assessment of digital companies; also calls for greater attention to be paid to the specific market structures in the digital economy;
Amendment 209 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 241 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that, in line with the current Commission Guidelines, all airports financed by the EU budget should be based on a positive cost-benefit analysis to avoideliminate the financing of ghost airports in Europe; calls on the Commission to come up with a public list of such potential ghost airports;
Amendment 252 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls on the Commission to open up competition in the transport sector in order to complete the single market, in particular in those Member States where public port and airport networks are managed and monopolised by thea central or regional government or where such networks persistently generate public deficits and operate at losses;
Amendment 276 #
2017/2191(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32 a (new)
Paragraph 32 a (new)
32a. Stresses that, according to the Special report No 24/2016 from the European Court of Auditors, Member States have in the past largely failed to comply with state aid rules; this is due to the fact that while the Commission has simplified state aid legislation to reduce administrative burdens and increase transparency, this has led to many mistakes being made by Member States in the design and implementation of aid schemes; calls on the Commission to support Member States’ audit authorities in terms of compliance and quality control with respect to state aid rules; recalls that DG Competition has three remaining open recommendations of which two are very important;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2173(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges that, in the opinion of the Court of Auditors, the European Securities and Markets Authority’s transactions underlying the annual accounts for the year 2016 are legal and regular in all material aspects; welcomes that the Court's comments of 2011 and 2012 have finally been addressed;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. asks the Authority to keep volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2173(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that, while making sure that all assignments are carried out in full and within deadline, the Authority should carefully adhere to the tasks and the mandate assigned to it by the European Parliament and the Council, and should not seek to de facto broaden its mandate beyond those assignments; emphasises, in this respect, that the Authority needs to pay particular attention to the principle of proportionality;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13 a. Considers that the minutes of meetings of the Board of Supervisors and of the Stakeholder Groups, which are publicly available, should be published more swiftly, and should provide better insight into the discussions held, members’ positions and voting behaviour; believes that outreach to the general public could also be enhanced by web streaming events;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that in 2016 the Authority received six requests for access to documents pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 1049/2001 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 30 May 2001 regarding public access to European Parliament, Council and Commission documents12 to which the Authority granted a full access in four cases while in two cases the Authority decided to grant only partial access to the documents due to protection of privacy and the integrity of the individual and to protection of the purpose of inspections, investigations and audits; _________________ 12notes that this practice does not further transparency and that their declarations and CVs should therefore be published without delay; _________________ 12 OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43. OJ L 145, 31.5.2001, p. 43.
Amendment 14 #
2017/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. asks the Authority to inform the discharge authority on ethics rules alleged and confirmed infringements, how it has dealt with these infringements, and how it will avoid them in the future;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2173(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that, as the Authority’s workload is increasingly shifting from legislative tasks to enforcing and applying the Union law, the Authority’s budget and manpower should be reallocated internally; believes that the Authority’s budget still has rationalisation potential; stresses, therefore, that any potential increases in the Authority’s means should be accompanied by adequate rationalisation measures and defended and explained thoroughly in a clear, detailed and understandable defence report before the European Parliament and made publically available;
Amendment 25 #
2017/2173(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the minutes of meetings of the Board of Supervisors and of the Stakeholder Groups, which are publicly available, should be published more swiftly., and should provide better insight into the discussions held, members’ positions and voting ehaviour; believes that outreach to the general public could also be enhanced by web streaming events;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls for the continued reduction as far as possible in the level of committed appropriations to be carried over to the following year by means of all available measures, for example by adopting best practices used in other agencies;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2172(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that, while making sure that all assignments are carried out in full and within deadline, the Authority should carefully adhere to the tasks and the mandate assigned to it by the European Parliament and the Council and should not seek to de facto broaden its mandate beyond those assignments; emphasises, in this respect that the Authority needs to pay particular attention to the principle of proportionality;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18 a. Considers that the minutes of meetings of the Board of Supervisors and of the Stakeholder Groups, which are publicly available, should be published more swiftly, and should provide better insight into the discussions held, members’ positions and voting behaviour; believes that outreach to the general public could also be enhanced by web streaming events;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
22 a. Regrets that declarations of conflicts of interest of management board members and senior managers are outstanding; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the remaining declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. asks the Authority to inform the discharge authority on ethics rules alleged and confirmed infringements, how it has dealt with these infringements, and how it will avoid them in the future;
Amendment 18 #
2017/2172(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Takes note of the Authority’s efforts to reallocate internally the Authority’s budget and manpower, as the Authority’s workload is increasingly shifting from legislative tasks to supervisory convergence and enforcement; believes that the Authority's budget still has rationalisation potential; stresses, therefore, that any potential increases in the Authority's means should be accompanied by adequate rationalisation measures and defended and explained thoroughly in a clear, detailed and understandable defence report before the European Parliament and made publically available;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2172(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the minutes of meetings of the Board of Supervisors and of the Stakeholder Groups, which are publicly available, should be published more swiftly., and should provide better insight into the discussions held, members’ positions and voting behaviour; believes that outreach to the general public could also be enhanced by web streaming events;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Notes that, as the Authority’s workload is increasingly shifting from legislative tasks to enforcing and applying the Union law, the Authority’s budget and manpower should be reallocated internally; believes that any potential increases in EBA's means must be accompanied by adequate rationalisation measures and defended and explained thoroughly in a clear, detailed and understandable defence report before the European Parliament and made publically available;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the fact that, of the 1164 invoices paid by the Authority in 2016, only 13 (0,9%) were paid late, and for the third year in a row the Authority paid zero late payment interest; encourages the Authority to step up its ongoing efforts in reducing late payment of invoices;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2171(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls that the Authority’s lease agreement, which ends on 8 December 2026, includes a break option after six years, triggering a penalty payment of 16 months’ rent equivalent to EUR 3 246 216;
Amendment 8 #
2017/2171(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that, while making sure that all assignments are carried out in full and within deadline, the Authority should carefully adhere to the tasks and the mandate assigned to it by the European Parliament and the Council, and must not seek to de facto broaden its mandate beyond those assignments;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15 a. Considers that the minutes of meetings of the Board of Supervisors and of the Stakeholder Groups, which are publicly available, should be published more swiftly, and should provide better insight into the discussions held, members’ positions and voting behaviour; believes that outreach to the general public could also be enhanced by web streaming events;
Amendment 15 #
2017/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25 a. Recalls that the Authority’s lease agreement, which ends on 8 December 2026, includes a break option after six years, triggering a penalty payment of 16 months’ rent equivalent to EUR 3 246 216;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2171(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that, as the Authority’s workload is increasingly shifting from legislative tasks to enforcing and applying the Union law, the Authority’s budget and manpower should be reallocated internally; believes that any potential increases in the Authority's means must be accompanied by adequate rationalisation measures and defended and explained thoroughly in a clear, detailed and understandable defence report before the European Parliament and made publically available;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2171(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that the minutes of meetings of the Board of Supervisors and of the Stakeholder Groups, which are publicly available, should be published more swiftly., and should provide better insight into the discussions held, members’ positions and voting behaviour; believes that outreach to the general public could also be enhanced by web streaming events;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2170(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. calls on the Institute to keep the volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 9 #
2017/2170(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Asks the Institute to inform the discharge authority on alleged and confirmed infringements, how it has dealt with these infringements, and how it will avoid them in the future;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2158(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Calls for the continued reduction as far as possible in the level of committed appropriations to be carried over to the following year by means of all available measures, for example by adopting best practices used in other agencies;
Amendment 12 #
2017/2158(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21 a. Calls on the Agency to take immediate steps to examine possible conflicts of interest so as better to comply with transparency and accountability requirements;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2156(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10 a. Deplores the fact that declarations of conflicts of interest of various management board members are pending or are not available to the public; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the remaining declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2155(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Asks the Court to keep the volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2155(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that Eurojust maintains a register of declarations of absence of conflict of interest signed by management board members which is regularly updated but regrets these declarations of interests and the CVs management board are not publicly available; calls on Eurojust to report to the discharge authority on progress on this issue, including publication on its website; points out that this practice does nothing to further transparency, and calls for the declarations to be checked and updated;
Amendment 4 #
2017/2151(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses, however, the need to reduce as far as possible the level of committed appropriations to be carried over to the following year, by means of all available measures, for example by adopting best practices used in other agencies;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2148(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Asks the Foundation to keep the volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2148(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16 a (new)
Paragraph 16 a (new)
16 a. calls on the Foundation to adopt an ethics code and to inform the discharging authority about alleged and confirmed conflicts of interests, how it has dealt with them, and how it will prevent them in the future;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 1
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Grants the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2016 / Postpones its decision on granting the Commission discharge in respect of the implementation of the budget of the eighth, ninth, tenth and eleventh European Development Funds for the financial year 2016;.
Amendment 4 #
2017/2146(DEC)
Proposal for a decision 2
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
B. whereas the European Development Funds (EDFs) are the Union’s main financial instrument for providing development cooperation aid to the ACP countries and OCTs;
Amendment 86 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Gives a positive assessmentTakes note of the monetary policy pursued by the ECB in the period 2012- 2016 in terms of its contribution to economic recovery by preventing deflation, preserving favourable financing conditions and maintaining financial stability and the proper functioning of the payment system; takes note that the policies of the ECB did not lead to sustainable financial stability, nor did they spur highly indebted countries to lower their debt levels;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Recalls that, according to Eurostat, average inflation was just 0.2 % in 2016, while inflation excluding energy prices stood at 0.9 %; underlines however the large variance in inflation rates across the Eurozone;
Amendment 117 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Is concerned that the ECB will likely not reach its inflation target for at least six consecutive years and will remain below the medium-term target level of 2 % until at least 2020 despite pursuing a very accommodative monetary policy,; which indicatesd that the economy is not operating at full capacityECB's programs did not fulfill its objectives;
Amendment 226 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that according to the ECB, economic recovery in the Eurozone has relied on the fall in oil prices and the ECB’s monetary policy, which will add a cumulative 1.7 % to growth in the period 2016-2019, with no sizable positive contribution from fiscal policy so far; underlines that the fall in oil prices is a prime example of deflation, which has fostered economic growth;
Amendment 240 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Considers that monetary policy alone is not sufficient to achieve a sustainable and more even and inclusive economic recovery, and that public and private investments should therefore be encouraged in the context of a moderately positive fiscal stance in the Eurozone as proposed by the Commission, as well as structural reforms in the Member States;
Amendment 256 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Points out that while unemployment has decreased, aggregate demand in the euro area remains subdued, largely as a result of the rise in poor quality, temporary, low-paid jobs; calls on the ECB to evaluate how this phenomenon is slowing the recovery and explore ways to stimulate demand in spite of wage stagnationand its effect on economic recovery;
Amendment 271 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 304 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Acknowledges that monetary policy has effectively reduced the cost of credit and helped to improve access to finance for companies and households; considers, however, that the effect of this policy is limited owing to the lack of sufficient credit demand in the euro area; underlines with concern the risks of cheap debt- financing;
Amendment 318 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Agrees with the ECB that a bank’s profitability depends for a large part on its business model, but also underlines the effect of low interest rates notwithstanding;
Amendment 329 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Acknowledges that Notes withe current policy of low interest rates has a positive effect on the level of nonperforming loans (NPLs); calls for a European strategy involving a secondary market for NPLs in order to alleviate the burden of NPLs in some Member Stateoncern that the amount of nonperforming loans (NPLs) in some Member States remains high, and that the policies of the ECB had very little effect on this;
Amendment 403 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Agrees that a well-functioning, diversified and integrated capital market would support the transmission of the single monetary policy; calls for the full completion and implementation of the capital markets union and the banking union;
Amendment 411 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 428 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
Amendment 449 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Agrees with the ECB on the importance of physical money as the only legal tender, and reminds all Eurozone countries that euro coins and banknotes and other robust stores of value must not be rejected in transactions;
Amendment 452 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 32
Paragraph 32
Amendment 492 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
Amendment 522 #
2017/2124(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36 a. Calls for a full external audit of the ECB;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Is of the opinion that legacies from the crisis such as a high level of indebtedness in all sectors of the economy still act as a drag on growth and pose potential risks; is deeply concerned in this regard that the persistently high level of non- performing loans in some Member States could have significant spill-over effects from one Member State to another, presenting a risk to financial stability in Europe; strongly disagrees that a European-wide bad bank for non- performing loans is a solution to this problem;
Amendment 292 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. WelcomesTakes note of the fact that deficits in the euro area are projected to decline; is concerned, however, that this process is slowing down and agrees that government debt remains too high in some Member States; regrets that low interest rates, while providing time to reduce the deficits, did not lead to a reduction of debt so far in those Member States;
Amendment 309 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Warns that low interest rate payments, accommodative monetary policies, one-off measures and other factors alleviating the current debt burden are only temporary and that sound fiscal policies must be self-sustaining and take into account future liabilities; seriously questions whether the aforementioned measures fall within the scope of the mandate of the European Central Bank of maintaining price stability;
Amendment 319 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Underlines that the fiscal stances at national and euro-area level must balance the long-term sustainability of public financese in full compliance with the Stability and Growth Pact with short-term macroeconomic stabilisation;
Amendment 330 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 378 #
2017/2114(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes with concern that 12 Member States are experiencing macroeconomic imbalances of varying nature and severity, while excessive imbalances exist in six Member States;
Amendment 6 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas research, development and innovation constitute a distinct dimension of the EU’s Energy Union, with energy R&D&I a key driver of the EU’s industrial leadership, global competitiveness, sustainable growth and job creation, as well as of the EU’s overall energy security, by reducing dependence on energy imports;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU is still a global leader in high-value, low-emission energy innovation and emerging clean technologies;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas a fully functioning internal energy market is essential for further stimulating R&D&I and maximising the market uptake of new technologies across all EU regions by providing economies of scale and regulatory and investment certainty, thereby enabling the EU to reap the full potential of energy innovation and fostering efficiency, a sustainable technology-neutral use of indigenous sources, and storage and transport solutions;
Amendment 64 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that research, development and innovation in energy crucially depends on predictability and certainty, which require long-term policy vision, sustained targeted incentives and patient equity capital in order to attain the necessary critical mass for market deployment; welcomes the focus on key technologies, as confirmed in the Strategic Energy Technology Plan (SET-Plan) and Commission communication; stresses, however, the need for greater prioritisation of cross- cutting, systemic and cross-sector innovation in energy, as innovation is not only technology-driven;
Amendment 74 #
2017/2084(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses the need for greater coherence between the relevant funds, including structural funds, dedicated to technology-neutral energy projects, and for the existing financing instruments at EU and Member State level to be made more comprehensible; calls on the Commission to provide mapping of different funding and financing instruments along the value chain and considers that the possibility of pooling the various instruments should be assessed;
Amendment 56 #
Amendment 98 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the ECB’s ‘failing or likely to fail’ assessments in respect of Banco Popular Español S.A., Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca; whereas Banco Popular Español S.A. has been saved by private bond holders but Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca have been saved by state aid;
Amendment 102 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Takes note of the fact that Banco Popular Español S.A. has been saved by private bondholders and Banca Popolare di Vicenza and Veneto Banca have been saved by state aid;
Amendment 103 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1 b. Is concerned about the market consolidation of Santander after the acquisition of Banco Popular;
Amendment 106 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. NotesIs deeply concerned about the ECB’s determination in the context of the precautionary recapitalisation of Monte dei Paschi di Siena that the bank is solvent and meets the capital requirements; notes, in this regard, that the determination of solvency leaves room for an element of subjectivity as this determination greatly depends on how a bank’s assets are valued;
Amendment 113 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes the ECB’s determination in the context of the precautionary recapitalisation of Monte dei Paschi di Siena that the bank is solvent and meets the capital requirements; notes, in this regard, that the determination of solvency leaves room for an element of subjectivity as this determination greatly depends on how a bank’s assets are valued; notes that the market return of the bank implied a large paper loss for Italian tax payers;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Is worried that the Italian government has bought up Monte dei Paschi bonds from private bondholders at 6.5 euro per share, while their market value was fluctuating between 4 and 5 euro;underlines that this constitutes a loss of 29% for the Italian taxpayer;regrets that the Italian state at this rate will acquire a share of 50 to 70% of the shares in Monte dei Paschi;
Amendment 120 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. Notes that Monte dei Paschi has been trading again since 25 October 2017;
Amendment 123 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2 b. Stresses that the Italian taxpayer already invested almost 4 billion euro in Monte dei Paschi di Siena;
Amendment 124 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2 c. Is concerned about the estimated share value at reintroduction on the stock exchange at 6.5 euro, while the real value fluctuated between 4 and 5 euro;stresses that at such market rates, the Italian government will lose 1 billion euro;
Amendment 125 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 d (new)
Paragraph 2 d (new)
2 d. Is deeply concerned about the insidious nationalisation of Monte dei Paschi;
Amendment 126 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 e (new)
Paragraph 2 e (new)
2 e. Notes that the overvaluation of Monte dei Paschi's rate after reintroduction suggests that investors have no confidence in the Italian and EU supervisory mechanisms;
Amendment 127 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates its conceWarns about the high level of non- performing loans (NPLs) in certain jurisdictions; agrees with the Commission that ‘Member States and banks themselves have a primary responsibility in tackling non-performing loans’4 ; welcomes, nonetheless, the work done by different EU institutions and bodies on this issue; calls on these actors and the Member States to duly implement the Council conclusions of 11 July 2017 on the action plan to tackle non- performing loans in Europe; _________________ 4 Commission communication on completing the Banking Union, 11 October 2017, p. 15 (COM(2017)0592).
Amendment 149 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3 a. Rejects any European solution to the problem of non-performing loans that would go beyond guidelines for selling NPLs on secondary markets;
Amendment 163 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that there are risks associated with sovereign debt; notes that in some Member States financial institutions have overly invested in bonds issued by their own governments, constituting excessive ‘home bias’; takes notewarns, in this respect, of the Commission’s ongoing work on the idea of so-called sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS), which opens the door to a transfer union;
Amendment 166 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that there are risks associated with sovereign debt; notes that in some Member States financial institutions have overly invested in bonds issued by their own governments, constituting excessive ‘home bias’; takes noterejects, in this respect, of the Commission’s ongoing work on the idea of so-called sovereign bond-backed securities (SBBS);
Amendment 192 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Welcomes the banking reform package proposed by the Commission in November 2016; underlines the importance of the fast-track procedure for the phasing- in of International Financial Reporting Standard (IFRS) 9 in order to avoid cliff effects on the regulatory capital of credit institutions; supports the efforts made to reduce the reporting burden for smaller banks; is concerned, however, about the proposed amendments to the waivers in Articles 7 and 8 of the CRR, and more generally, about the proposed shift in the home-host balance;
Amendment 231 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 300 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Welcomes the progress made in further harmonising the priority ranking of unsecured debt instruments through the Commission’s proposal of November 2016; calls for rapid implementation by Member States so that banks can issue debt in the new insolvency class and thereby build up the required buffers;
Amendment 304 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 337 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the EBA’s decision to publish on an annual basis data received by it in accordance with Article 10(10) of the DGSD; regrets that the data do not allow for a direct comparison of the adequacy of funding between deposit guarantee schemes (DGSs); notes, nonetheless, the need for several DGSs to accelerate the build-up of available financial means in order to achieve the target level of 0.8 % of covered deposits by 3 July 2024;
Amendment 349 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 358 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that deposit protection is a common concern for all EU citizens that should be managed at national level; is currently debating the proposal on an EDIS at committee level; notewarns, in this respect, that the Commission’s more proportionate ‘new approach’ to an EDIS as put forward in its communication of 11 October 2017 still infringes on national sovereignty;
Amendment 368 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Recalls that the moral hazard of deposit protection spurs deposit banks to engage in overly risky behaviour; recalls that deposit protection disincentives deposit holders to scrutinize their bank and its investment and management decisions;
Amendment 372 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
Amendment 387 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Stresses that any new primary, secondary rules or even guidelines must be accompanied by an in-depth impact analysis which makes clear the overall impact on the real economy - in particular on SMEs and on the financing of households - on employment and on the demand for investment;
Amendment 390 #
2017/2072(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Recalls the powers of the European Parliament in the issuance of Pillar 1 rules.
Amendment 5 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the EIB is considered to be the ‘financial arm of the EUBank of the European Union’ and the key institution in sustaining public and private investments within the EU, while also playing an important role outside the EU through its external lending activitiesas well as outside the EU;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EIB Group financial activities include both lending own resources and fulfilling the various mandates granted to it with the support of the EU budget and third parties such as the EU Member States;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the EIB’s contribution to restoring investment activity in the EU after the economic and financial crises; stresses that the EIB’s activities during the current period of recovery and credit availability in some countries and sectors must be carefully directed towards products and projects, thereby ensuring additionality, while addressing underlying investment gaps;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the EIB maintained a solid profitabilityfinancial standing in 2016 in accordance with the forecast for that year, with a net annual surplus of EUR 2.8 billion;
Amendment 14 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to minimise the risk of crowding out the private sector by focusing on long-term financing otherwise unavailable to EIB clients on the markets, or by greater risk-taking, namely by supporting the financing of projects that would not get financed otherwise; further points out that additionality of EIB financing also consists of providing technical advice and capacity-building in order to help projects to become investment-ready;
Amendment 16 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the EIB should continue to strengthen its efforts to expand its loan activities effectively by providing technical advice, especially in regions with low investment capacity, while reducing administrative burdens for applicantslevels, while increasing the efficiency of its scrutiny mechanism;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the current crisis has significantly weakened economic growth in the EU and that one of the main contributing factors is the decline in investment in the EU; underlines that the fall in public and private investment has reached alarmingworrisome levels in the countries most affected by the crisis, as evidenced by Eurostat’s findings; expresses concern about macroeconomic imbalances and unemployment rates that remain significant in some Member States;
Amendment 30 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the fact that the EIB has affirmed its commitment to supporting the fulfilment of the Paris Agreement; believes that the review of the EIB’s energy policy foreseen for 2018 will be an opportunity for the bank to reconsider the support it gives to the fossil fuels sector; urges the bank, in this context, to publish the concrete action plans deriving from its 2015 Climate Strategy and to align its portfolio with the global average temperature increase target of less than 2°C, through the phasing-out of fossil fuel projects and the prioritisation of energy efficiency projects;
Amendment 31 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that instead of playing a partly anti-cyclical role, the key priorityies for the EIB should be to focus on helping to bridge investment gaps in areas where markets fail;
Amendment 41 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the value of the EIB loans signed is forecast to rise once again in 2019 (to EUR 76 billion, following a fall from EUR 77 billion in 2014 to EUR 73 billion in 2016); points out that the current context should encourage the bank to adopt more ambitious objectives and to increase the loans signed by the EIB; rRecalls that the EIB should play a fundamental role in the implementation of the Europe 2020 strategy through the Horizon 2020 instrumentinstruments such as Horizon 2020 and the Connecting Europe Facility;
Amendment 46 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes the EIB’s commitment to tackling the phenomenon of forced displacement androot causes of migration and taking action in countries particularly affected by the migration crisis, including by strengthencomplementing humanitarian action and, by providing support for economic growth, the construction of infrastructure and job creation and by tackling the root causes of migration; expects the EIB Group, to this end, to step up its efforts in coordinating its Economic Resilience Initiative and the External Lending Mandate currently under revision with the establishment of the EFSD mid-2017;
Amendment 51 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 56 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Expects a rapid agreement to be reached on the prolongation of EFSI action, and that the revised fundthat the revised EFSI regulatory framework will enable the problems identified in the previous version, namely in relation to additionality, geographic balance and advisory hub activities, to be overcome;
Amendment 58 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls the high degree of urgency of clarifying the impact of Brexit on the EIB and its activities in order for the bank to continue to be able to perform its role;
Amendment 62 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Recalls that the EIB’s NCJ Policy needs to be ambitious; notes that relying on the commonwelcomes the adoption by the EIB of an interim approach with regard to the NCJ Policy and tax sensitive jurisdictions, and notes that the EIB Group NCJ Policy will be revised following the adoption of the EU list of third country jurisdictions that fail to comply with tax good governance standards, which is expected to be endorsed by the Council of the EU by the end of 2017 and which will prevail over other lead organisations’ lists in the case of conflict, is a positive but insufficient step, and calls for; welcomes the inclusion of country-by- country reportactual safeguards requiring without exemptions to be made a key part of the EIB’s corporate social responsibility strategy, before the EU adopts its legislation in the fields counterparties to comply with applicable legislation currently in force, including but not limited to, in relation to country-by- country reporting;
Amendment 68 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Asks the EIB to take greaterWelcomes the fact that the EIB takes into account of the tax impact in countries where investment is made and of how this investment contributes to development and reducing inequality; asks the EIB to study how this exercise can be improved;
Amendment 70 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the need for the EIB to prioritise external operations so that its activities especially focus on geographical and sectoral areas of high importance for the EU; highlights the great potential for EIB operations to improve the economic situation in Ukraine, which is facing great economic stress and instability due to the ongoing armed conflict in Eastern Ukraine, with the direct and indirect participation of Russian military and security services;
Amendment 88 #
2017/2071(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes a wide variety of experiences with EFSI projects; calls for supports and encourages the further exchange of best practices between the EIB and the Member States in order to increase the effectiveness of the Juncker plan;
Amendment 91 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. UrgesWelcomes that the EIB Group to adopt the whistleblowing policy review that has already been announcedhas started the revision of its Whistleblowing Policy, which is to update the previous policy dating from 2009; urges the EIB to finalise its revision within due time;
Amendment 104 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Warns, in this respect, that market- driven instruments risk shifting the focus of the EU budget from EU public common goods and expectncourages the EIB Group to reinforce its reporting to the Commission on the quality as opposed to the quantity of its financing;
Amendment 115 #
2017/2071(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Underlines that the pricing ofdue diligence of investment projects financed by the EIB Group products should be based on both factors related to financial return and other factors related not to financial return, but instead to the achievement of other kinds of objectives, such as the contribution of the project to upward economic convergence and cohesion in the EU, or to the achievement of the Europe 2020 targets or the 2030 SDGs; considers that the EIB Group should explain these non-financial criteria to institutional and private investors (for example, pension funds and insurance companies) in an appropriate manner, thus promoting an increased focus on socio- economic and environmental impact across the financial sector;
Amendment 5 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 20 a (new)
Citation 20 a (new)
– having regard to Article 4 and TFEU, stating that consumer protection is a shared competence between the EU and Member States, and that the EU can only issue rules in the area of consumer protection, provided that no more effective measures can be taken nationally, regionally or locally,
Amendment 14 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas retail business is predominantly local business;
Amendment 73 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’'s commitment to propose an amendment to Regulation (EC) No 924/2009 on cross- border payments, involving payments in non-euro currencies, with the aim of ensuringtackling the fact that the fees for allnon-euro cross-border and non-euro national payments transactions in the EU are not identical; considers that the underlying systems for cross-border euro and non- euro transactions differ significantly; therefore, a one-size-fits-all approach would not reflect the diverse cost structures involved; emphasises the need to promote technological development in order to reduce costs for cross-border non-euro payment transactions;
Amendment 77 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. EmphasiStresses that enforcing the current legislation is central to tackling ‘dynamic currency conversDirect currency conversion can be a value for consumers when it is offered as a selectable option’; reaffirms that this will necessitate an obligation for merchants to clearly highlight and present the most advantageous option for consumers, including wemphasizes that the choice of options addressed to the consumer in the Commission's Action Plan is only possible with far-reaching technical and organizational changes and thus at an increased cost; calls on the Commission to study the cost of requiring payment service providers of then these consumers are making ATM withdrawals involving currency conversraders and the consumer to provide this real-time information;
Amendment 81 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Reaffirms that in accordance with the requirements of the Payment Services Directive the party offering the currency conversion service shall disclose to the payer all charges as well as the exchange rate to be used for converting the payment transaction in a clear way in order to ensure transparency for consumers.
Amendment 82 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Approves of the Commission’'s ambition to incorporate the achievements of the Payment Accounts Directive to make it easier to change financial services providers and products; calls on the Commission to present legislativexplore initiatives specifically targeted at the financial sector to end unjustified geo- blocking in order to facilitate switching by customers to more advantageous retail financial services in other Member States; highlights the Report of the Commission on the application of Regulation EU n°260/2012 (the SEPA- Regulation) which concludes that, overall, the SEPA Regulation is correctly applied across the EU but, that very few issues, such as IBAN discrimination, persist; calls on the Commission to address with priority IBAN discrimination (i.e. imposing on consumers to pay from an account located in a specific country) as this constitutes a mayor barrier for the cross-border demand of products and services.
Amendment 96 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Urges the Commission to set up promptly a well-organised and easy-to-use EU comparison portal covering most or all parts of the European retail financial markets in its entirety, bearing in mind that only similar products/services can be compared;
Amendment 105 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. UrgesCalls on the Commission to put forward legislative proposals to amend the Insurance Distribution Directive to include car rental companies selling insurance add- ons with a view to ensuring transparent pricing covering all car rental companies across the Member States;
Amendment 114 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Asks the Commission to assess carefully whether national rules and practices are motivated by consumer protection concerns; underlines that the dismantling of national barriers should not be to the detriment of consumer protectione importance of a level playing field for consumers and providers;
Amendment 123 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Calls on the Commission to choose a holistic approach by examining national rules and practices on financial efficiency and digital fitness;
Amendment 133 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls on the Commission to amendssess the application of the Mortgage Credit Directive and the Consumer Credit Directive to introduce compulsory,in order to see whether the introduction of harmonised, cross-border creditworthiness assessment standards and principles are a prerequisite to better mitigate the risk of increasing over- indebtedness when facilitating pan- European online credit; urges the Commission to give priority to submit a comprehensive report assessing the wider challenges of private over- indebtedness directly linked to credit activity according to Article 45 of the Mortgage Credit Directive.
Amendment 136 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13 a (new)
Paragraph 13 a (new)
13a. Stresses that local savings banks are best suited to assess risk to its consumers;
Amendment 144 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to present an all-inclusive FinTech Action Plan in the framework of its capital markets union (CMU) and digital single market (DSM) strategies, contributing to an effective and well-functioning integrated technology- driven single market of financial services benefiting all European end-users, and creating a level playing field between different distribution channels and techniques, so that they can be protected equally, regardless of the location of the purchase;
Amendment 149 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Notes that many insurance and financial intermediaries are SMEs; calls on the Commission to take this into account when drafting its FinTech Action Plan;
Amendment 153 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Reiterates the need for the Commission to identify and remove regulatory barriers to the use of pan- European electronic signature systems for subscribing to financial services, thereby facilitating EU-wide cross-border digital onboarding, without affecting the level of security of existing systems or their ability to comply with the requirements of the Fourth Anti-Money Laundering Directive; stresses the need to regularly adapt the EU legal framework in order to enable a secure remote or electronic identification by those means of identification as set out in Regulation (EU) No 910/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council and any other remote identification means based on new technologies presenting an adequate level of security equivalent to the substantial assurance level of e-IDAS;
Amendment 156 #
2017/2066(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Stresses the need to adaptmonitor the existing EU legal framework for the digital world to counteract consumer protection risks connected with distance online selling, therebyalso in order to creatinge new business opportunities forin the European market, including start-ups and FinTechs;
Amendment 2 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EU budget is primarily an investment budget with some redistributive functions between the Member States, and serves mainly to support common EU policies and objectives, providing seed money for medium- to long-term investments;
Amendment 7 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the main goal of the EU budget should be to support accelerated growth in less developed regions to achieve an equivalent level of development within all Member States;
Amendment 10 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Considers that own resources should focus on projects that canincreasing the share of own resources on total expenditure is not the best way to generate the highest European added value (EAV);: emphasises that expenditure should be focused on areas for which funding at European level is indispensable, or where funding at national level would be insufficient to achieve the European goal;
Amendment 11 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomesTakes note of the work of the High Level Group on Own Resources, and in particular the measures aimed at reducing the share of the GNI-based contribution, which is residual in nature; argues that this reduction should be compensated for by the use of genuine own resources;
Amendment 17 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
Amendment 19 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Points out that the use of own resources should be oriented to public EU goods that can benefit all Member States equally; nNotes two areas of increased EAV that also enjoy a high approval rating among citizens, namely research and development, and both internal and external security;
Amendment 24 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 25 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the increased use of own resources in projects related to research and development, although doubts remain as to the types of projects financed; hHighlights that expenditure should be focused on projects that are profitable in the long-term and bring benefits to the EU, rather than on funding programmes that produce only short-term benefits;
Amendment 26 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 32 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to submit a communication to Parliament explaining how it intends to reconcile long-term political objectives, such as the Europe 2020 Strategy, with the situation that will ensue after the 2020 multiannual financial framework (MFF), within the course of the next year; strongly believes that an EU agenda for the next decade should play a decisive role in the process of developing successive MFFs;
Amendment 34 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Recalls that long-term projects, such as Horizon 2020 and the Juncker Commission’s 10 priorities,Horizon 2020 should be taken into account when own resources are allocated; calls on the Commission to orient its priorities towards the successful achievement of theseis long-term projects;
Amendment 35 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 36 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that simpler and clearer rules will contribute to a swift allocation of resources and will increase efficiency and transparency, with fewer errors occurring as a result; asks the Commission to draw up an action plan along these lines; stresses that simpler and cleared rules should not lead to increased discretion and curbed scrutiny in the allocation of means;
Amendment 38 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Believes that simpler and clearer budgetary rules will make the need for more own resources obsolete;
Amendment 48 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 59 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 67 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 78 #
2017/2053(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 18 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes the inclusion of adequate resources in the 2018 budget to support the European Supervisory Authorities (ESAs); underlines that the role of the ESAs is essential in fostering the consistent application of Union law and better coordination between national authorities, and in ensuring financial stability, better integrated financial markets and consumer protection; emphasises that the ESAs must stick strictly to the tasks assigned to them by the European Parliament and the Councillegislator and must not seek to de facto broaden their mandate beyond those assignments;
Amendment 33 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Reiterates that the financing of the ESAs shcould be reviewed; calls on the Commission to examine the possibility of introducing calibrated fees for market participants partly replacing the contributions of national competent authorities; acknowledges, however, the deteriorating profitability of Union banks and stresses the financial impact of low and negative interest rates; suggests that any possible shift in financing arrangements by market participants should be postponed until the systemic risk sensitivity in the aftermath of the crisis has been resolved;
Amendment 37 #
2017/2044(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights the importance of contributions of national competent authorities in guaranteeing national interests;points out that the banking industry already contributes heavily to regulation and supervision (e.g. SSM fees 2016: € 404,5 million;SRB contributions 2017: € 90,7 million);
Amendment 6 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Recognises the fact that all collaborative economies, covering the full spectrum from market-oriented to gift- based, apre rooted in human cooperative behaviour and that no matter how diverse they are, or will become, they are all identified by resource sharing, the active empowerment of citizens, community- accepted innovation, andsuppose a collaborative model of consumption (renting, lending, exchanging, sharing, bartering and giving), which is applied in ways and on scales which were not possible in the past, thanks to the intensive use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as a key enabler;
Amendment 22 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that ICTs allow innovativethe phenomenon does not involve a technological breakthrough or the triumph of an ideas within the collaborative economies to evolve quickly and efficiently, while connecting and empowering participants, reducing the need for intermediation, decreasing direct costs and overheads, channelling rich information flows and reinforchich, by acting on the structure of a traditional activity, enables it to become more efficient, ‘achieving more with less’; observes that the only real innovation in collaborative economies, and in the sharing economy in general, lies in the elimination of all forms of intermediation: whether commercial or public (ing trust between peers; erms of regulation and taxation);
Amendment 30 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Observes that the major transnational platforms of the sharing economy, which gather and redistribute an enormous flow of information, are setting themselves up as new intermediaries; notes that, despite a heavier burden of costs (costs of intermediation even exceed 20%), they can set lower prices thanks to the fact that the technology of innovation requires minimal fixed investment and because of the asymmetry by virtue of which the cost of such prices falls not on the platform itself but on workers or their customers; observes that it follows that, in certain circumstances, such platforms may even constitute a barrier to the creation and development of local collaborative economy initiatives;
Amendment 39 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Underlines that the sharing and monetisation of underused assets rbeleases a wealth of positive environmental and other externalities, thus making industries and services more resource-efficient, lowers the up-front costs of market entry and creates opportunitiesonging to an operator himself receives particular impetus in an economy where internal demand is exhausted, where it becomes essential to economise on expenditure and therefore the decisive criterion becomes price rather than quality and safety; notes that, consequently, the ‘added value’ of the sharing economy lies in the systematisation of the subsistence economy, in the absence of an added- value economy; it is a ‘fend-for-yourself economy’;
Amendment 50 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that collaborative economies thrive in communities in which knowledge- and education-sharing models are strong, thereby consolidating a culture of open innovathe profits generated in this way for the most part fall to owners of hardware and software, to the oligopolists of the digital world, and to those who manage the payments and transactions, supporting open-sourced hardware and software, and expanding our heritage of common goods and creative commonswho incidentally can legally evade taxation thanks to the free movement of capital;
Amendment 60 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
Amendment 78 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 86 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
Amendment 103 #
2017/2003(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
Amendment 3 #
Amendment 19 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 8 a (new)
Citation 8 a (new)
- having regard to the German Federal Constitutional Court judgment of 12 September 2012, ref. 2 BvR 1390/12, requiring a reservation to be entered under international law,
Amendment 40 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the financial and economic crisis has revealed the weaknesses of the euro architecture, highlighting the need for the swift completion ofrethinking the EMU;
Amendment 49 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas membership of a common currency area requires common rules and obligations, as well as common tools to respond to symmetric and asymmetric shocks and for the promotion of solidarity andpromote socioeconomic upward convergence; whereas risk reduction and risk sharing should go hand in hand in deepenshould be a necessary condition before risk sharing should be considered ing the EMU;
Amendment 60 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas the creation of the European Financial Stability Facility (EFSF) and its later transformation into the European Stability Mechanism (ESM) have represented, despite its intergovernmental nature,played an important step towardsrole in the creation of a European crisis management mechanism, helping to respond to the weaknesses of the EMU and providing financial assistance to several European countries affected by the crisis;
Amendment 69 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the intergovernmental nature of the ESM has implicationprovides safeguards on its decision-making process, which risks undermining the ESM’s capacity to rguarantees profound scrutiny by Member Statesp ond swiftly to economic and financial shock planned and disbursed financial assistance, especially by net paying Member States;
Amendment 70 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the intergovernmental nature of the ESM has implications onmakes it possible for its decision-making process, which risks undermining the ESM’s capacity to respond swiftly to economic and financial shocks to be subject to unanimity, which is what enables the ESM Member States to exercise their fiscal sovereignty in the first place;
Amendment 75 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas the future incorporation of the ESM into the EU legal framework should continue to be understood as part of the EMU completion projectan intergovernmental tool for financial assistance and governmental and financial sector reform;
Amendment 82 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas, in the short term, the ESM reform should contribute in particular to the banking union, providing a proper common financial backstop for the Single Resolution Fund (SRF), without prejudice to the need to establish a European Depokeeping with its purpose, the ESM may provide stability assistance only if that is essential for safeguarding the financial stability of the euro area as a whole, and of its Member States, and whereas the use of ESM funding to assist Insurance Scheme (EDIS)banks must be ruled out for that very reason;
Amendment 84 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas in the short term, the ESM reform should contribute in particular to the banking union, providing a proper common financial backstop for the Single Resolution Fund (SRF), without prejudice to the need to establishbe separated from the discussion on the necessity to implement a European Deposit Insurance Scheme (EDIS);
Amendment 94 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. WelcomeRejects the Commission’s proposal of 6 December 2017 for a Council Regulation on the establishment of the European Monetary Fund and considers it a useful contribution to the ongoing debate on the future of Europe, the completion of the EMU and the ESM reform;,
Amendment 105 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
Amendment 121 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls its previous positions in favour of the incorporation of the ESM into the EU legal framework, which would make it a fully-fledged EU body; insists that this incorporation should continue to be understood as part of the EMU completion project; believes that such an integration would allow for management in accordance with the Community method, ensure the full consistency of fiscal rules and obligations, facilitate economic and fiscal policy coordination, and enhanceStresses the need to maintain the intergovernmental governance of the ESM, especially the ESM majority requirements; believes that such an intergovernmental approach provides the best guarantees to protect the interests of the member states, especially those member states who are net contributors to the ESM, to safeguard democratic legitimacy and accountability through the European Parliamentnational parliaments, and guarantees its independence;
Amendment 139 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that the Commission’s proposal has generated a lively discussion on its political, financial and legal implications, and that discussions continue on a number of important issues; stresses, however, that thisall concerns raised in the debate on the long-term vision of the ESM’s institutional setting should not delay the steps urgently required to strengthen the EMU and its capacity to promote financial stability and respond to economic shocks; calls, therefore, for a meaningful ESM reform in the short term by means of a revision of the ESM Treaty, without prejudice to more ambitious developments in the futurebe duly addressed;
Amendment 151 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Underlines that the primary mission of the new ESF should continue to be to provide transitionalincrease financial assistaresilience tof Member States in need, on the basis of the agreed adjustment programmes; stresses that the ESF must have adequate firepower for that purpose; opposes, therefore, any attempt to turn the reformed ESM into an instrument for banks only, orwelcomes any steps considered to reduce its financial capacity to support Member States; recalls that financial assistance provided to Member States under the new ESF has to be complemented by other fiscal capacity tools, including precautionary instruments, to promote economic and financial stabilisation, investment and upward socioeconomic convergence in the euro area;
Amendment 160 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Underlines that the EMF should not be allowed to raise debt, directly or indirectly;
Amendment 161 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. Raises concern regarding the problem of obliging the EMF to deal with the continuous monitoring of EMU countries also in non-crisis times, since this would affect the staff and costs of the IMF, the Organisation for Economic Co- operation and Development (OECD), the EU Commission, and also to some extent the ECB, since they already perform this task; proposes that the EMF could potentially be allowed to borrow staff from the Commission and the ECB when a crisis arises; this staff could work under EMF management in order to guarantee sufficient independence;
Amendment 162 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6 c. Stresses the need to introduce a sovereign debt restructuring mechanism to reinforce the no-bailout rule, which will make financial market actors apply more scrutiny;
Amendment 164 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Believes that the reformed ESM should play a more prominent role in the management of financial assistance programmes, alongsideinstead of the Commission and in close cooperation with the ECB, ensuring that the EU institutional framework has more autonomy whenever needed, without prejudice to appropriate partnerships with other institutions, namely the International Monetary Fund;
Amendment 170 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7 a. Believes that if the EMF would be sufficiently autonomous, the conditionality principle would be strengthened and the politically influenced EU Commission would no longer be involved;
Amendment 177 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that evaluation of the financial assistance requests made by the ESF, as well as its decision-making on the design of the adjustment programmes, in cooperation with other institutions, should in no way replace, duplicate or overlapnot interfere with the normal macroeconomic and fiscal surveillance provided for in the EU’s financial rules and regulations, which must remains the Commission’s exclusive competence;
Amendment 186 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the need for an efficient decision-making procedure in the reformed ESM, particularly ESM, while safeguarding the case ofprinciple of unanimity, including in urgent situations;
Amendment 195 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 196 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls for a swift- in the event of an ESM reform that also redefines its role, functions and financial tools, so that the new ESF can - for no provision to be made for the ESM either to offer liquidity support in case of resolution andor to serve as a financial backstop for the SRF; calls for the SRF to be made operational as soon as possible and, in any case, before 2024;
Amendment 214 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 223 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11 a. Stresses that using the EMF as a common fiscal backstop for the Banking Union requires a large increase in risk taking. Therefore, exposure limits for the EMF need to be designed and the Single Resolution Fund (SRF) should be forced to repay the EMF in due course;
Amendment 230 #
2017/0333R(APP)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Invites the ESM to establish a protocol for a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) with the European Parliament, with immediate effect, to further promote institutional dialogue and enhance the ESM’s transparency, accountability and democratic legitimacy in line with the further deepening ofenhanced interinstitutional cooperation on the economic governance of the euro area;
Amendment 33 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) Directive 2009/73/EC should take into account the results of a stakeholder consultation and an impact assessment. Furthermore, there should be a scrutiny by the Regulatory Scrutiny Board in accordance with the requirements of the Better Regulation Guidelines of the European Commission [SWD (2017) 350].
Amendment 40 #
2017/0294(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point -1 (new)
Directive 2009/73/EC
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 a (new)
(-1) in Article 1, the following paragraph is added: "2a. Directive 2009/73/EC shall take into account the results of a stakeholder consultation and an impact assessment. Furthermore, there should be a scrutiny by the Regulatory Scrutiny Board in accordance with the requirements of the Better Regulation Guidelines of the European Commission [SWD (2017) 350]."
Amendment 72 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) Setting a benchmark for the share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in the EUnion fleet together with a well-designed mechanism for adjusting a manufacturer's specific CO2 target based on the share of zero- and low-emission vehicles in the manufacturer's own fleetshould be based on a technologically-neutral choice and should provide a strong and credible signal for the development and deployment of such vehicles while still allowing for the further improvement of the efficiency of the conventional internal combustion engines.
Amendment 94 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
(22) The aim of this Regulation is to create incentives for the automotive industry to invest in new technologies while remaining technology neutral. This Regulation actively promotes eco- innovation and provides a mechanism that should be able to acknowledge future technological development. Experience shows that eco-innovations have successfully contributed to the cost- effectiveness of Regulations (EC) No 443/2009 and (EU) No 510/2011 and to the reduction of real world CO2 emissions. This modality should therefore be maintained and the scope should be extended to incentivise efficiency improvements in air-conditioning systems.
Amendment 247 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Upon application by a supplier or a manufacturer, CO2 savings achieved through the use of innovative technologies or a combination of innovative technologies (‘innovative neutral technology packages’) shall be considered.
Amendment 288 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. The power to adopt the delegated acts referred to in the second subparagraph of Article 7(7), Article 10(8), the fourth subparagraph of Article 11(1), Article 13(2) and the second subparagraph of Article 14(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation] period of five years beginning on [xx.xx.xxxx]. The Commission shall make a report in respect of the delegated powers not later than six months before the end of the five- year period. The delegation of powers shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 24.
Amendment 290 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council, to the Council and to the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 291 #
2017/0293(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 4
Article 16 – paragraph 4
4. A delegated act adopted pursuant to the second subparagraph of Article 7(7), Article 10(8), the fourth subparagraph of Article 11(1), Article 13(2) and the second subparagraph of Article 14(3) shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or by the Council within a period of two months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by two months at the initiative of the European Parliament or of the Councilbe in line with the Commission's better regulation agenda.
Amendment 316 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) It is appropriate that financial institutions and financial market participants contribute to the financing of the activities of the ESAs, because the overall objective of the activities of the ESAs is to contribute to financial stability and, through the avoidance of distortions of competition, the proper operation of the single market. The activities of the ESAs benefit all financial institutions and financial market participants, whether or not they operate across borders. The ESAs contribute to them conducting their business in a stable environment and on a level playing field. Financial institutions and financial market participants that are not directly supervised by the ESA’s should therefore also contribute to the funding of those activities of the ESAs from which they benefit. In addition, the ESAs should however also receive fees paid by the financial institutions and financial market participants that are directly supervised by them. The fees paid by financial institutions that are intended as a contribution to the financing of the activities of the ESAs should be collected by competent authorities and redirected to the ESAs. This shall be done in a transparent manner and in accordance with specially developed methodologies which determine the contribution of each financial institution for this purpose.
Amendment 374 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a – point ii
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point ab
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point ab
(ab) to develop and maintain up to date, taking into account, inter alia, changing business practices and business models of financial institutions, a Union resolution handbook on the resolution of financial institutions in the Union which sets out supervisory best practices and high quality methodologies and processes;
Amendment 395 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c – point ii
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – point h
(h) collect the necessary information concerning financial institutions as provided for in Article 35 and Article 35b;
Amendment 431 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 16 – paragraph 2
Article 16 – paragraph 2
2. The Authority shall, save in exceptional circumstances, conduct open public consultations regarding the guidelines and recommendations which it issues and shall analyse the related potential costs and benefits of issuing such guidelines and recommendations. Those consultations and analyses shall be proportionate in relation to the scope, nature and impact of the guidelines or recommendations. The Authority shall, save in exceptional circumstances, also request the opinions or advice fromf the Technical Committee of the Banking Stakeholder Group referred to in Article 37(4a).;
Amendment 440 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Where two thirds of the members of the Banking Stakeholder GroupTechnical Committee of the Banking are of the opinion that the Authority has exceeded its competence by issuing certain guidelines or recommendations, they may send a reasoned opinion to the Commission.
Amendment 442 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point d
The Commission shall request an explanation justifying the issuance of the guidelines or recommendations concerned from the Authority. The Commission shall, on receipt of the explanation from the Authority, assess the scope of the guidelines or recommendations in view of the Authority's competence. Where the Commission considers that the Authority has exceeded its competence, and after having given the Authority the opportunity to state its views, the Commission may adopt an implementing decision requiring the Authority to withdraw the guidelines or recommendations concerned .The decision of the Commission shall be made public. The obligation to comply with the guidelines or recommendations shall be suspended until the publishing of the Commission´s decision;
Amendment 451 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 16a (new)
Article 16a (new)
(7a) the following Article 16a is inserted: “Article 16a 1. The Authority shall, with a view to establishing consistent and effective application of the regulatory framework, and to ensuring the common, uniform and consistent application of Union law, respond to questions submitted through a specific Q&A process about Directive 2013/36/EU, Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, Directive 2014/59/EU, Directive 2014/49/EU, the technical standards developed by the Authority and adopted by the European Commission and the Authority´s guidelines. 2. The Authority shall subject all answers to an expedited public consultation, which shall not take longer than one or in exceptional cases two weeks. 3. The Q&As shall not have a binding force in law, nor shall they be imposed on financial institutions as binding by any supervisor or competent authority. The answers shall also not be subject to the "comply or explain" requirement. 4. All submitted questions and answers shall be published on the Authority´s website no later than one week after the expedited consultation period has passed.
Amendment 458 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Without prejudice to the powers laid down in Article 35, the Authority may address a duly justified and reasoned request for information directly to other competent authorities or relevant financial institutions, whenever it is deemed necessary for the purpose of investigating an alleged breach or non-application of Union law. Where it is addressed to financial institutions, the reasoned request shall explain why the information is necessary for the purposes of investigating an alleged breach or non- application of Union law.
Amendment 468 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 19 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) on its own initiative where on the basis of objective criteria,reasons disagreement can be determined between competent authorities.
Amendment 477 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
For those purposes, the Authority may use the powers may use the powers conferred on it under this Regulation, including Article 35 and 35b.;
Amendment 514 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 29a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 29a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
The Strategic Supervisory Plan shall identify specific priorities for supervisory activities in order to promote consistent, efficient and effective supervisory practices, taking into account competent authorities’ necessary discretion in addressing national markets specificities, and the common, uniform and consistent application of Union law and to address relevant micro-prudential trends, potential risks and vulnerabilities identified in accordance with Article 32.
Amendment 531 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 13 – point d – point ii
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 30 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the adequacy of resources, the degree of independence, and governance arrangements of the competent authority, with particular regard to the effective and proportionate application of the Union acts referred to in Article 1(2) and the capacity to respond to market developments;;
Amendment 546 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 15
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 31a
Article 31a
Amendment 593 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 16 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 32 – paragraph 3a
Article 32 – paragraph 3a
3a. The Authority may require competent authorities to conduct specific reviews. It may request competent authorities to carry out on-site inspections, and may participate in such on-site inspections in accordance with Article 21 and subject to the conditions set out therein, in order to ensure comparability and reliability of methods, practices and results.;
Amendment 622 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 34 – paragraph 2
Article 34 – paragraph 2
2. With regard to assessments under Article 22 of Directive 2013/36/EC, and which according to that Directive require consultation between competent authorities from two or more Member States, the Authority may, on application of one of the competent authorities concerned, issue and publish an opinion on such an assessment, except in relation to the criteria in Article 23(1)(e) of that Directive. The opinion shall be issued promptly and in any event before the end of the assessment period referred to in that Directive. Articles 35 and 35b shall apply to the areas in respect of which the Authority may issue an opinion.;
Amendment 627 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Articles 35a to 35h
Articles 35a to 35h
Amendment 630 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 35b – paragraph 1
Article 35b – paragraph 1
Amendment 638 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 35b – paragraph 5
Article 35b – paragraph 5
Amendment 640 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 35c – paragraph 1
Article 35c – paragraph 1
Amendment 641 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 35d – paragraph 1 – title
Article 35d – paragraph 1 – title
Amendment 642 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 35d – paragraph 1
Article 35d – paragraph 1
Amendment 645 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 35d – paragraph 2
Article 35d – paragraph 2
Amendment 651 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 35d – paragraph 5
Article 35d – paragraph 5
Amendment 670 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 – point a a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 – point a a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 37 – paragraph 4a (new)
Article 37 – paragraph 4a (new)
(a a) the following paragraph 4a is inserted: “4a. The Banking Stakeholder Group shall establish a Technical Committee as a subgroup of the Banking Stakeholder Group, dealing with technical issues. The members of this Committee shall submit opinions and advice and shall have the sole decision making powers on technical issues in the Banking Stakeholder Group. Members of the Technical Committee of the Banking Stakeholder Group shall serve for a period of four years, following which a new selection procedure shall take place.”
Amendment 671 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 37 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1a
Article 37 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1a
Where members of the Banking Stakeholder Group cannot reach a common opinion oragree on advice, theeach members representing one group of stakeholders shall be permitted to issue a separate opinion or separate advice.
Amendment 677 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23
1. The Authority shall act in accordance with paragraphs 2 to 6 when adopting decisions provided for in this Regulation save for those decisions adopted in accordance with Articles 35b, 35d and 35e.
Amendment 777 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 34
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 47 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
For the purposes of Articles 17, 19, 22, 29a, 30, 31a, 32 and 35b to 35h, the Executive Board shall be competent to act and to take decisions. The Executive Board shall keep the Board of Supervisors informed of the decisions it takes.
Amendment 843 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 45
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 45
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 63 – paragraph 5
Article 63 – paragraph 5
5. The Executive Board shall, without delay, notify the budgetary authority of its intention to implement any project which may have significant financial implications for the funding of its budget, in particular any project relating to property, such as the rental or purchase of buildings.; The costs of these projects shall be carried equally by the general budget and financial institutions.
Amendment 857 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 55
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 55
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 75a – paragraph 2
Article 75a – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 35c and Article 62a shall be conferred for an indeterminate period of time.
Amendment 858 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 55
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 55
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 35c and Article 62a may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in force.
Amendment 861 #
2017/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 55
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 55
Regulation (EU) No 1093/2010
Article 75a – paragraph 6
Article 75a – paragraph 6
6. A delegated act adopted pursuant to Article 35c or Article 62a shall enter into force only if no objection has been expressed either by the European Parliament or the Council within a period of three months of notification of that act to the European Parliament and the Council or if, before the expiry of that period, the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission that they will not object. That period shall be extended by three months at the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council.;
Amendment 104 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5 a) Due to the specific position of small and medium sized enterprises and with regard to the crucial role they play in the economy of the Union, requirements for EU-wide certification, which might put an exceedingly high burden on these enterprises and which are not crucial to critical infrastructures, have to be regarded with caution and/or have to be rejected.
Amendment 119 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
(19) The Agency should contribute to an EU level response in case of large-scale cross-border cybersecurity incidents and crises. This function should include gathering relevant information and acting as facilitator between the CSIRTs Network and the technical community as well as decision makers responsible for crisis management. Furthermore, the Agency could support the handling of incidents from a technical perspective by facilitating relevant technical exchange of solutions between Member States and by providing input into public communications. The Agency should support the process by testing modalities of such cooperation through yearly cybersecurity exercises. The national competences of the Member States regarding issues of specific national interest should be respected by the Agency.
Amendment 197 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 68 a (new)
Recital 68 a (new)
(68a) ICT products and services are consumer products for electronic communications as well as other networked consumer products and products closely linked to consumers such as smart home products and smart meters that digitally collect and transmit information.
Amendment 200 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) lays down the objectives, tasks and organisational aspects of ENISA, the "EU Cybersecurity Agency", hereinafter ‘the Agency’; and
Amendment 205 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) lays down a framework for the establishment of European cybersecurity certification schemes for the purpose of ensuring an adequate level of cybersecurity of ICT products and services in the Union. Such framework shall apply without prejudice to specific provisions regarding voluntary or mandatory certification in other Union acts.; and
Amendment 208 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(b a) c) protects the national interests and security of the Member States by respecting their competences regarding issues of specific national interest.
Amendment 260 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. The Agency shall promote the use of certification, including by contributing to the establishment and maintenance of a cybersecurity certification framework at Union level in accordance with Title III of this Regulation, with a view to increasing transparency of cybersecurity assurance of ICT products and services and thus strengthen trust in the digital internal market, and without disregard for the specific sensibilities related to small and medium sized enterprises.
Amendment 331 #
2017/0225(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a – point 3
(3) assisting small and medium sized enterprises by compiling and publishing guidelines and developing good practices concerning the cybersecurity requirements of ICT products and services, in cooperation with national certification supervisory authorities and the industry;
Amendment 187 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1 a (new)
Recital 1 a (new)
(1a) Whereas low investment levels are not necessarily bad, as it can signal low willingness to invest because of limited trust in the market or available investment opportunities, and as it can signal different time preferences of savers and investors;
Amendment 214 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The Capital Markets Union (CMU) willcould help mobilise capital in Europe and channel it to all companies, including small and medium enterprises, infrastructure and long term sustainable projects that need it to expand and create jobsdevelop and innovate. One of the main objectives of the CMU is to increase investment and choices for retail investors by putting European savings to better use.
Amendment 221 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Among personal pension products, the development of a PEPP willcould contribute to increasing choices for retirement saving and establish an EU market for PEPP providers. It willshould provide households with better options to meet their retirement goals.
Amendment 225 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) A legislative framework for a PEPP willcould lay the foundations for a successful market in affordable and voluntary retirement-related investments that can be managed on a pan-European scale. By complementing the existing pension products and schemes, it willshould contribute to meeting the needs of people wishing to enhance the adequacy of their retirement savings, addressing the demographical challenge and providing a powerful new source of private capital for long-term investment. This framework will not replace or harmonise existing national personal pension schemes.
Amendment 227 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) The Regulation harmonises a set of core features for the PEPP, which concern key elements such as distribution, investment policy, provider switching, or cross-border provision and portability. The harmonisation of these core features willshould improve the level playing field for personal pension providers at large and help boost the completion of the CMU and the integration of the internal market for personal pensions. It will lead to the creation of a largely standardised pan- European product, available in all Member States, empowering consumers to make full use of the internal market by transferring their pension rights abroad and offering a broader choice between different types of providers, including in a cross- border way. As a result of fewer barriers to the provision of pension services across borders, a pan- European Personal Pension Product willshould increase competition between providers on a pan-European basis and create economies of scale that should benefit savers.
Amendment 254 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) In order to allow a smooth transition for PEPP providers, the obligation of providing PEPPs comprising compartments for each Member State will apply three years after the entry into force of this Regulation. However, upon launching a PEPP, the provider should provide information on which national compartments are immediately available, in order to avoid a possible misleading of consumers. If a PEPP saver moves to another Member State and if no compartment for the Member State is available, the PEPP provider should make it possible for the PEPP saver to switch for an amount of maximum € 150 to another PEPP provider which provides a compartment for that Member State.
Amendment 511 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
3. Three years at the latest after the entry into application of this Regulation, eEach PEPP shall offer national compartments for allwithin one or more Member States upon request addressed to the PEPP provider.
Amendment 523 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Without prejudice to the deadline under Article 13(3), PEPP providers shall ensure that within each individual PEPP account a new compartment could be opened, corresponding to the legal requirements and conditions for using incentives fixed at national level for the PEPP by the Member State to which the PEPP saver moves. Where the PEPP saver changes his domicile by moving to a Member State for which the PEPP provider is not able to offer a compartment, the PEPP saver shall be able to switch PEPP provider for an amount of maximum € 150 upon his change of domicile.
Amendment 689 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 28 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) aA breakdown of the costs deducted by the PEPP provider at least over the last 12 months, indicating the costs of administration, costs of safekeeping of assets, costs related to portfolio explicit transactions and other costs, as well as an estimation of the impact of the costs on the final benefits.
Amendment 767 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 37 – paragraph 1
Article 37 – paragraph 1
1. The default investment option shall ensure capital protection for the PEPP saver, on the basis of a risk-mitigation technique that results in a safeon the basis of a risk-mitigation technique that the PEPP saver will be able to recoup the invested capital. A mechanism which guarantees full capital protection shall not be a mandatory feature of the default investment option. Each provider is free to choose the type of risk-mitigation technique that will be included within the default investment strategyoption.
Amendment 845 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 48 – paragraph 3
Article 48 – paragraph 3
3. The totalrespective fees and charges applied by the transferring PEPP provider to the PEPP saver for the closure of the PEPP account held with it shall be limited to no more than 1.5 %€ 150 of the positive balance to be transferred to the receiving PEPP provider.
Amendment 859 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 52 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By taking into account the impact on the availability of national tax incentives, PEPP providers may make available to PEPP savers one or more of the following forms of out-payments:
Amendment 877 #
2017/0143(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 52 – paragraph 2
Article 52 – paragraph 2
2. The choice of the form of out- payments for the decumulation phase shall be exercised by PEPP savers upon conclusion of a PEPP contract and can be changed once every five years thereafter duringat the end of the accumulation phase, if applicable.
Amendment 29 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) Member States find it increasingly difficult to protect their national tax bases from erosionare becoming more vulnerable to base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) as tax planning structures have evolved to be particularly sophisticated and often take advantage of the increased mobility of both capital and persons within the internal market. These structures commonly consist of arrangements which are developed across various jurisdictions and move taxable profits towards more beneficial tax regimes or have the effect of reducing the taxpayer´s overall tax bill. As a result, Member States often experience considerable reductions in their tax revenues which hinder them from applying growth-friendly tax policies. It is therefore criticauseful that Member States' tax authorities obtain comprehensive and relevant information about potentially aggressive tax arrangements. This information would enable those authorities to be able to promptly react against harmful tax practices and to close loopholes through enacting legislation or by undertaking adequate risk assessments and carrying out tax audits.
Amendment 32 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) Considering that most of the potentially aggressive tax planning arrangements span across more than one jurisdiction, the disclosure of information about those arrangements would bring additional positive results where that information was also exchanged amongst Member States. In particular, the automatic exchange of relevant information between tax administrations is crucial in order to provide these authorities with the necessary information to enable them to take action where they observediscover aggressive tax practices.
Amendment 39 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The disclosure of potentially aggressive tax planning arrangements of a cross-border dimension can contribute effectively to the efforts for creating an environment of fair and efficient taxation in the internal market. In this light, an obligation on intermediaries to inform tax authorities on certain cross-border arrangements that could potentially be used for tax avoidance purposes wcould be constitute a step in the right directionidered. In order to develop a more comprehensive policy, it would also be significant that as a second step, following disclosure, the tax authorities share relevant information with their peers in other Member States. Such arrangements should also enhance the effectiveness of the CRS. In addition, it would be crucial to grant the Commission access to a sufficient amount of information so that it can monitor the proper functioning of this Directive. Such access to information by the Commission does not discharge a Member State from its obligations to notify any state aid to the Commission.
Amendment 48 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) It is acknowledged that the disclosure of potentially aggressive cross- border tax planning arrangements would stand a better chance of achieving its envisaged deterrent effect where the relevant information reached the tax authorities at an early stage, in other words before the disclosed arrangements are actually implemented. Where the disclosure obligation is shifted to taxpayers, it would be practical to place the obligation to disclose those potentially aggressive cross-border tax planning arrangements at a slightly later stage, as taxpayers may not be aware of the nature of the arrangements at the time of the inception. To facilitate Member States' administrations, the subsequent automatic exchange of information on these arrangements could take place at least biannually, preferably every quarter.
Amendment 52 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 54 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) Aggressive tax planning arrangements have evolved over the years to become increasingly more complex and are always subject to constant modifications and adjustments as a reaction to defensive counter-measures by the tax authorities. Taking this into consideration, it would be more effective to endeavour to capture potentially aggressive tax arrangements through the compiling of a list of the features and elements of transactions that present a strong indication of tax avoidance or abuse rather than to define the concept of aggressive tax planning. These indications are referred to as 'hallmarks'For the sake of legal certainty, a clear definition of the term "aggressive tax planning" is necessary.
Amendment 62 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Considering that the disclosed arrangements should have a cross-border dimension, it would be important to share the relevant information with the tax authorities in other Member States in order to ensure the maximum effectiveness of this Directive in deterring aggressive tax planning practices. The mechanism for the exchange of relevant information in the context of advance cross-border rulings and advance pricing arrangements shcould also be used to accommodate the mandatory and automatic exchange of disclosed relevant information on potentially aggressive cross-border tax planning arrangements amongst tax authorities in the Union.
Amendment 65 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to facilitate the automatic exchange of relevant information and enhance the efficient use of resources, exchanges should be carried out through the common communication network (CCN) developed by the Union. In this context, information would be recorded on a secure central directory on administrative cooperation in the field of taxation. Member States shcould have to implement a series of practical arrangements, including measures to standardise the communication of all requisite relevant information through creating a standardized form. This should also involve specifying the linguistic requirements for the envisaged exchange of information and accordingly upgrading the CCN.
Amendment 67 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to improve the prospects for effectiveness of this Directive, Member States shcould lay down penalties against the violation of national rules that implement this Directive and ensure that these penalties actually apply in practice, that they are proportionate and have a dissuasive effect.
Amendment 70 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 74 #
2017/0138(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 59 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Moreover, providing NCAs with the power to obtain all information related to the undertaking subject to the investigation in digital form irrespective of the medium on which it is stored, should also affect the scope of the NCAs’ powers when, at the early stages of proceedings, they take the relevant investigative measure also on the basis of the national competition law provisions applied in parallel to Articles 101 and 102 TFEU. Providing NCAs with inspection powers of a different scope depending on whether they will ultimately apply only national competition law provisions or also Articles 101 and 102 TFEU in parallel would hamper the effectiveness of competition law enforcement in the internal market. Accordingly, the scope of the Directive should cover both the application of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU on a stand- alone basis and the application of national competition law applied in parallel to the same case. This is with the exception of the protection of leniency statements and settlement submissions which also extends to national competition law applied on a stand-alone basis.
Amendment 61 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) NCertain shortcomings in national law could prevents many NCAs from having the necessary guarantees of independence and enforcement and fining powers to be able to enforce these rules effectively. This undermines their ability to effectively apply Articles 101 and 102 TFEU and national competition law provisions in parallel to Articles 101 and 102 TFEU as appropriate. For example, under national law many NCAs do not have effective tools to find evidence of infringements of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU, to fine companies which break the law or do not have the resources they need to effectively apply Articles 101 and 102 TFEU. This can prevent them from taking action at all or results in them limiting their enforcement action. The lack of operational tools and guarantees of many NCAs to effectively apply Articles 101 and 102 TFEU means that undertakings engaging in anti-competitive practices can face very different outcomes of proceedings depending on the Member States in which they are active: they may be subject to no enforcement at all under Articles 101 or 102 TFEU or to ineffective enforcement. For example, in some Member States, undertakings can escape liability for fines simply by restructuring. Uneven enforcement of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU and national competition law provisions applied in parallel to Articles 101 and 102 TFEU results in missed opportunities to remove barriers to market entry and to create more open competitive markets throughout the European Union where undertakings compete on their merits. Undertakings and consumers particularly suffer in those Member States where NCAs are less-equipped to be effective enforcers. Undertakings cannot compete on their merits where there are safe havens for anti-competitive practices, for example, because evidence of anti- competitive practices cannot be collected or because undertakings can escape liability for fines. They therefore have a disincentive to enter such markets and to exercise their rights of establishment and to provide goods and services there. Consumers based in Member States where there is less enforcement miss out on the benefits of effective competition enforcement. Uneven enforcement of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU and national competition law provisions applied in parallel to Articles 101 and 102 TFEU throughout Europe thus distorts competition in the internal market and undermines its proper functioning.
Amendment 63 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) GCertain gaps and limitations in NCAs' tools and guarantees could potentially undermine the system of parallel powers for the enforcement of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU which is designed to work as a cohesive whole based on close cooperation within the European Competition Network. This system depends on authorities being able to rely on each other to carry out fact-finding measures on each other's behalf. However it does not work well when there are still NCAs that do not have adequate fact- finding tools. In other key respects, NCAs are not able to provide each other with mutual assistance. For example, in the majority of Member States, undertakings operating cross-border are able to evade paying fines simply by not having a legal presence in some of the territories of Member States in which they are active. This reduces incentives to comply with Articles 101 and 102 TFEU. The resulting ineffective enforcement distorts competition for law-abiding undertakings and undermines consumer confidence in the internal market, particularly in the digital environment.
Amendment 66 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Conversely, detailedclear and comprehensive rules are necessary in the area of conditions for granting leniency for secret cartels. Companies will only come clean about secret cartels in which they have participated if they have sufficient legal certainty about whether they will benefit from immunity from fines. The marked differences between the leniency programmes applicable in the Member States lead to legal uncertainty for potential leniency applicants, which may weaken their incentives to apply for leniency. If Member States could implement or apply either less or more restrictive rules for leniency in the area covered by this Directive, this would not only go counter to the objective of maintaining incentives for applicants in order to render competition enforcement in the Union as effective as possible, but would also risk jeopardising the level playing field for undertakings operating in the internal market. This does not prevent Member States from applying leniency programmes that do not only cover secret cartels, but also other infringements of Articles 101 and 102 TFEU and equivalent national provisions.
Amendment 107 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) The differences between leniency programmes at Member State level also jeopardise the level playing field for undertakings operating in the internal market. It is therefore appropriate to increase legal certainty by reducing these differenceincreased cooperation between NCAs.
Amendment 147 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that national competition authorities have the human, financial and technical resources that are necessary for the effective performance of their duties and exercise of their powers when applying Articles 101 and 102 TFEU as defined in paragraph 2. This includes the right of national competition authorities to decide independently on the allocation of their resources and the required qualification of their staff.
Amendment 222 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Member States shall ensure that immunity can be granted only if the undertaking
Amendment 224 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c – point i
i. at the time the national competition authority receives the application, enables it to carry out a targeted inspection in connection with the secret cartel, provided that the national competition authority did not yet have in its possession evidence to carry out an inspection in connection with the secret cartel or had not already carried out such an inspection; or
Amendment 234 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Article 21 – paragraph 3
Amendment 236 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 6
Article 21 – paragraph 6
6. Member States shall ensure that applicants have the opportunity to submit full leniency applications, perfecting the summary applications referred to in paragraph 1, to the national competition authorities concerned, once the Commission has informed those authorities that it does not intend to act on the case in whole or in part. The Commission will keep the national competition authorities concerned informed on a regular basis about the state of play and come to the aforementioned decision without undue delay. Member States shall ensure that national competition authorities have the power to specify a reasonable period of time within which the applicant must submit the full application together with the corresponding evidence and information.
Amendment 240 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 7
Article 21 – paragraph 7
7. Member States shall ensure that if the applicant submits the full application in accordance with paragraph 6, within the period specified by the national competition authority, the information contained therein will be deemed to have been submitted at the date and time of the summary application. If the applicant had submitted the summary application no later than 5 working days after filing the leniency application to the Commission, the summary application will be deemed to have been submitted at the date and time of the leniency application submitted to the Commission.
Amendment 256 #
2017/0063(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
1. IWithout prejudice to obligations to inform the public prosecutor of criminal offences as foreseen under national law, information collected on the basis of the provisions referred to in this Directive should only be used for the purpose for which it was acquired. It should not be used in evidence for the imposition of sanctions on natural persons.
Amendment 33 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) The coordination of economic policies within the Union and the euro area and the provision of information to economic agents within the single market requires comparable data on labour market developments including statistics on labour costs, earnings and on the number of occupied and vacant posts. In addition, lifelong learning is a key element in developing and promoting a skilled, trained and adapted workforce, and particular attention should be given to vocational training in enterprises as a crucial contributor to lifelong learning. Such data are mainly collected from businesses and should in the future be legislated and better integrated with other business statistics. Data on the level and composition of labour costs and on the structure and distribution of earninglabour costs are needed to assess medium-term developments of Union economies. Data on labour cost developments and job vacancies are neede and for the short–term monitoring of Union economies, including for monetary policy purposes. Data on enterprises' investment in continuing vocational training, the characteristics and volume of such training as well as information on enterprises' strategies for vocational training are needed to monitor the implementation of the Union's strategy for enhanced cooperation in vocational education and training.
Amendment 45 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) surveys: obligatory and facultative reporting units called upon by the Member States shall be obliged to provide timely, accurate and complete information needed for the production of the statistics and the national statistical business registers required under this Regulation;
Amendment 51 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. When the required statistics cannot be producedprovide adequate quality by means of the data sources referred to in paragraph 1 which comply with the quality criteria referred to in Article 16, Member States may use scientifically based and well documented statistical estimation and imputation methods to produce those statistics, provided that these statistical estimation and imputation methods comply with the quality criteria referred to in Article 16.
Amendment 64 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Delegated acts concerning subjects and characteristics covered by the topic Global value chains shall only be adopted provided that the necessary methodology was sufficiently developed by pilot studies and the corresponding pilot studies have been successfully completed. Before adopting a corresponding delegated act which includes the topic “Global Value Chains” the Commission has to inform all Member States comprehensively about the compliance with the above stipulated requirements.
Amendment 67 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) delegated acts aim at cost and burden neutrality or reduction and do not, in any case, impose a significant additional cost or burden on the Member States or on the respondents; the Commission shall only be allowed to exercise its power to adopt delegated acts under this regulation if it was sufficiently demonstrated that the additional overall financial burden for enterprises and Member States, through the adoption of all proposed delegated acts, combined, under this regulation, do not exceed 5% (inflation-adjusted) compared to the present regulations (EEC) No 3924/91, (EC) No 48/2004, (EC) No 716/2007, (EC) No 177/2008, (EC) No 295/2008, (EC) No 1165/1998, (EC) No 638/2004 (EC) No 808/2004 and Decision (EC) No 1608/2003 as well as the acts adopted on the basis of those regulations.
Amendment 69 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 6 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) delegated acts are adopted at least 158 months before the endfor the subject areas “Country level business statistics” and “Regional business statistics” and 24 months for the subject areas “Short-term business statistics” and “Statistics on international activities” before the start of the reference period of the data except for the topics of "Innovation" and "ICT usage and e- commerce" for which the delegated acts shall be adopted at least six and twelve months respectively before the endstart of the reference period of the data.
Amendment 72 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. For the detailed topics listed in Annex I, Member States shall compile data relevant to each detailed topic. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt implementing acts for the purpose of further specifying the following elements of the data to be transmitted under this Regulation, their technical definitions and simplifications:; the Commission shall only be allowed to exercise its power to adopt implementing acts under this regulation if it was sufficiently demonstrated that the additional overall financial burden for enterprises and Member States, through the adoption of all proposed implementing acts, combined, under this regulation, do not exceed 5% (inflation-adjusted) compared to the present regulations (EEC) No 3924/91, (EC) No 48/2004, (EC) No 716/2007, (EC) No 177/2008, (EC) No 295/2008, (EC) No 1165/1998, (EC) No 638/2004 (EC) No 808/2004 and Decision (EC) No 1608/2003, as well as the acts adopted on the basis of those regulations.
Amendment 74 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
2. WThen exercising the powers referred to in paragraph 1 w Commission shall only be allowed to exercise its powers referred to in paragraph 1 if it was sufficiently demonstrated that the additional overall financial burden for enterprises and Member States, through the adoption of all proposed implementing acts, combined, under this regulation, do not exceed 5% (inflation-adjusted) compared to the present regulations (EEC) No 3924/91, (EC) No 48/2004, (EC) No 716/2007, (EC) No 177/2008, (EC) No 295/2008, (EC) No 1165/1998, (EC) No 638/2004 (EC) No 808/2004 and Decision (EC) No 1608/2003, as well as the acts adopted on the basis of those regulations. With regard to the simplifications, the Commission shall take into account the size and importance of the business economies, in accordance with the principle of proportionality, in order to alleviate the burden on enterprises. In addition, the Commission shall ensure that the input needed for compiling the accounting frameworks of national and regional accounts according to Regulation (EC) No 549/2013 and of balance of payments statistics according to Regulation (EC) No 184/2005 is maintained. Implementing acts, except for those tha for the subject aregulate the first implementation of this Regulation, shall be adopted at least 15 monthsa “Country level business statistics” and for the subject area “Regional business statistics” shall be adopted at least 18 months and 24 months respectively before the endstart of the reference period of the data for the topics listed in Annex I. For the topics "Innovation" and "ICT usage and e- commerce" the implementing acts shall be adopted at least six and twelve months respectively before the endstart of the reference period of the data.
Amendment 78 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 9 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) delegated act does not impose a significant additional cost or burden on the Member States or on the respondent; the Commission shall only be allowed to exercise its power to adopt delegated acts under this regulation if it was sufficiently demonstrated that the additional overall financial burden for enterprises and Member States, through the adoption of all proposed delegated acts, combined, under this regulation, do not exceed 5% (inflation-adjusted) compared to the present regulations (EEC) No 3924/91, (EC) No 48/2004, (EC) No 716/2007, (EC) No 177/2008, (EC) No 295/2008, (EC) No 1165/1998, (EC) No 638/2004 (EC) No 808/2004 and Decision (EC) No 1608/2003, as well as the acts adopted on the basis of those regulations.
Amendment 80 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. The Commission shall only be allowed to exercise its power to adopt implementing acts under this regulation if it was sufficiently demonstrated that the additional overall financial burden for enterprises and Member States, through the adoption of all proposed implementing acts, combined, under this regulation, do not exceed 5% (inflation-adjusted) compared to the present regulations (EEC) No 3924/91, (EC) No 48/2004, (EC) No 716/2007, (EC) No 177/2008, (EC) No 295/2008, (EC) No 1165/1998, (EC) No 638/2004 (EC) No 808/2004 and Decision (EC) No 1608/2003, as well as the acts adopted on the basis of those regulations.
Amendment 83 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 5 – title
Chapter 5 – title
EXCHANGE and collection OF CONFIDENTIAL DATA FOR THE PURPOSE OF INTRA- UNION TRADE IN GOODS STATISTICS
Amendment 87 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 3
Article 16 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission (Eurostat) shall assess the quality of the data and metadata transmitted in a transparent and verifiable way.
Amendment 94 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. Where the Commission (Eurostat) identifies a need for significant new data requirements or improvements to the data sets covered by this Regulation, it may launch in agreement with the national statistical institutes pilot studies to be carried out by the Member States on a voluntary basis before any new data collection.
Amendment 96 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 6, 9 and 12 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of five years from [please insert exact date of entry into force of the Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of time. an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 99 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. The Commission shall duly justify the actions provided for in those delegated acts, conducting where appropriate cost- effectiveness analysis, including an assessment of the burden on respondents and of the production costs in accordance with Article 14(3) of Regulation (EC) No 223/2009.
Amendment 100 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2 b (new)
Article 21 – paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. The Commission shall only be allowed to exercise its power to adopt delegated acts under this regulation if it was sufficiently demonstrated that the additional overall financial burden for enterprises and Member States, through the adoption of all proposed delegated acts, combined, under this regulation, do not exceed 5% (inflation-adjusted) compared to the present regulations (EEC) No 3924/91, (EC) No 48/2004, (EC) No 716/2007, (EC) No 177/2008, (EC) No 295/2008, (EC) No 1165/1998, (EC) No 638/2004 (EC) No 808/2004 and Decision (EC) No 1608/2003, as well as the acts adopted on the basis of those regulations.
Amendment 101 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council, to the Council and to the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 102 #
2017/0048(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 22 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Where the Committee delivers no opinion, the Commission shall not adopt the draft implementing act and the third subparagraph of Art. 5 para 4 of Regulation (EU) No 182/2011 shall apply.
Amendment 13 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) At the 21st Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which took place in Paris from 30 November to 12 December 2015, an international agreement was adopted to strengthen the global response to climate change. The Paris Agreement, inter alia, sets out a long-term goal in line with the objective to keep the global temperature increase well below 2°C above pre- industrial levels and to pursue efforts to keep it to 1,5°C above pre-industrial levels. The Paris Agreement was approved on behalf of the Union by Council Decision (EU) 2016/1841. The Paris Agreement entered into force on 4th November 2016. In order to achieve the goal of the Paris Agreement, parties will prepare, communicate and maintain successive nationally determined contributions.
Amendment 20 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) A binding target of at least a 40% domestic reduction in economy-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 compared to 1990 was set by the European Council of 23-24 October 2014. The Council meeting on 6 March 2015 formally approved this contribution of the Union and its Member States as their Intended Nationally Determined Contribution under the Paris Agreement. The European Council conclusions of October 2014 foresaw that the target should be delivered collectively by the Union in the most cost- effectiveand its Member States in the most economical manner possible, with the reductions in the Emissions Trading System (ETS) and non- ETS sectors amounting to 43% and 30% by 2030 compared to 2005 respectively. All sectors of the economy should contribute to achieving these emission reductions.
Amendment 29 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) In the light of the resolution adopted at ICAO's 39th Assembly in October 2016 on the implementation of a global market-based measure from 2021 to offset international aviation emissions above 2020 levels, it is considered appropriatenecessary to continue the existing derogation pending further progress on the design elements and the implementation of the global market- based measure. In this regard, the adoption of Standards and Recommended Practices by ICAO to complement that Resolution and implement the global system is planned for 2018. However, its concrete operationalisation will require action by ICAO parties at domestic level. Also, governance arrangements must be developed by ICAO, including a registry system. In this context, the current derogation of the EU ETS obligations for flights to and from third countries should be extended, subject to the review on implementing the ICAO scheme, in order to promote momentum in ICAO and facilitate the operationalisation of the ICAO scheme. As a result of the extension of the derogation, the amount of allowances to be auctioned and issued for free, including from the special reserve, should be the same as would correspond to 2016, and should be proportional to the reduction of the surrender obligation.
Amendment 31 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Given that key featureramework conditions of the global market-based measure have yet to be developed and that its implementation depends on domestic legislation by States and regions, it is considered appropriate for a review to take place once there is clarity about the nature and content and of these legal instruments in advance of the start of ICAO's global market-based measure, and a report submitted to the European Parliament and Council. That report should consider any standards or other instruments adopted through ICAO, the actions taken by third countries to implement the global market- based measure to apply to emissions from 2021 and other relevant international developments (e.g. rules under UNFCCC and the Paris Agreement on carbon markets and accounting). That report should consider how to implement these instruments in Union law through a revision of the EU ETS. It should also consider the rules applicable to intra-EEA flights as appropriate. That report should be accompanied by a proposal as appropriate to the European Parliament and the Council consistent with ensuring the contribution of aviation to the Union's 2030 economy-wide and most economical possible greenhouse gas reduction commitment.
Amendment 37 #
2017/0017(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) In order to adopt non-legislative acts of general application to supplement or amend certain non-essential elements of a legislative act, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty should be delegated to the Commission to adopt measures for the monitoring, reporting and verification of emissions applicable to aircraft operators for the purpose of the global market-based measure being elaborated in ICAO. It is of particular importance that the Commission carries out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, includingparticularly at expert level, and that those consultations be conducted in accordance with the principles laid down in the Interinstitutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 2016. In particular, to ensure equal participation in the preparation of delegated acts, the European Parliament and the Council receive all documents at the same time as Member States' experts, and their experts systematically have access to meetings of Commission expert groups dealing with the preparation of delegated acts, in order to make the decision-making process more transparent and more efficient.
Amendment 16 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas the European Union’'s economy is recovering and growing at a moderate pace, but economic growth continues to be held back by legacies inherited from the crisis years and structural deficiencies;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas real GDP growth in 2016 is projected at 1.8 % for the EU and at 1.7 % for the euro area, and in 2017 at 1.6 %but according to the European Commission's autumn 2016 forecast for 2017, growth of only 1.6 % for the EU and 1.75 %, respectively for the euro area is expected;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the employment rate is growing steadily, although at an insufficient pace, reducing unemployment in the euro area to 10.1 % in 2016, with a further reduction in 2017 according to the European Commission's autumn 2016 forecast; whereas, however, certain Member States continue to have substantially higher unemployment rates;
Amendment 65 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital F
Recital F
F. whereas some Member States still carry a very high sovereign debt; whereas according to the Commission's autumn 2016 forecast general government gross debt is diminishing slightly, even though some Member States show substantially higher debt levels;
Amendment 81 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the EU requires important investment efforts to boost the growth potential and competitiveness of the Member States; whereas, however, Europe still has a significant investment gap by comparison with the pre-crisis level;
Amendment 95 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas the EU’s insufficientdeclining level of global competitiveness and productivity calls forrequires comprehensive efforts in the Member States to implement structural reforms, in the Member Statvestments and responsible fiscal policies, in order to bring aboutachieve sustainabled growth;
Amendment 126 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that growth in 2016 is continuing at a positive moderate pace, surpassing the pre-crisis level, even though according to the Commission's 2016 autumn forecast the growth prospects for 2017 are slightly lower than the previous year's level; believes, howevertherefore, that there is no time for complacency, and that this moderate recoverygrowth requires relentless efforts if it is tofurther efforts in order to bring about a recovery of the European economy and achieve greater resilience;
Amendment 144 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Finds that while unemployment is, on average, gradually decreasing, and that activity rates are growing, structural deficiencies persist in the labour markets in some Member States;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Agrees with the Commission that access to finance is crucial for businesses to growan essential precondition in order for businesses to grow and operate innovatively;
Amendment 207 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that a step-by-step completionthe resilience of the Bbanking Union shall aim at increasing resilience in the banking sector and contributing toindustry needs to be increased and that the Member States must eliminate the remaining weaknesses in order to increase investment and financial stability;
Amendment 269 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Agrees thatReaffirms that the Member States must encourage structural reforms in product, services and labour markets remain a priority in the Member States;
Amendment 284 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Considers thatObserves that Member States which have well-functioning, flexible labour markets or have initiated labour market reforms in sufficient time contribute to greater work intensity and have proven to be quicker to recover from the economic downturn;
Amendment 340 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Agrees that high taxation is a hindrance to investments and jobs; calls for reforms in taxation with a view to tackling the high tax burden on labour in Europe; stresses furthermore that in some Member States taxation needs to be improved, tax evasion and avoidance need to be combated and the coordination of measures to combat aggressive tax planning and tax evasion and avoidance needs to be improved;
Amendment 417 #
2016/2306(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the reduction in average public deficits, but agrees; confirms, however, that aggregate pictures hide significant disparities across the Member States and that in the medium term the establishment of structural deficits with a view to responsible and sustainable budgetary policies can result in fiscal uncertainties;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Recognises the strategic importance for Europe's economic development of ICT standardisation and calls on the Commission to support an EU presence in international ICT fora, chiefly ISO, IEC and ITU;
Amendment 48 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Asks the Commission to rationalise the number of platforms and coordination mechanisms and to incorporate the existing recognised standardisation bodies (i.e. the ESOs) in the new initiatives in order to avoid an additional administrative burden, particularly for SMEs, thus ensuring greater efficiency;
Amendment 64 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Encourages the European adoption of the Reference Architecture Model for Industry 4.0 (RAMI);
Amendment 71 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. UStresses that digitalisation is proceeding at a rapid pace and is a major driver of the economy; underlines the importance of effective digitalisation of vertical industries and the need to represent their concerns appropriately in international ICT standardisation;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Highlights the factStresses the importance of thate timely delivery is crucialprovision of standards;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes the need for an evidence- based approach to monitoring and further developing the licensing framework in order to ensure a dynamic ecosystem, investment- friendly and competitive economic environment;
Amendment 121 #
2016/2274(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to ensure the efficient settlement of disputes, to support return on, and sustainability of, investment and to ensure wide access to standardised technology;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the development of eGovernment is a key element of the Digital Single Market; welcomes the Commission Communication entitled ‘EU eGovernment Action Plan 2016-2020’; supports the underlying principles of the Action Plan, which willin order to make public administrations more inclusive, trustworthy and efficient, providing open and interlinked digital services; welcomes the fact that administrative burdens and costs will be reduced by adopting the once-only principle;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the development of eGovernment is a key element of the Digital Single Market; welcomes the Commission Communication entitled ‘EU eGovernment Action Plan 2016-2020’; supports the underlying principles of the Action Plan, which will make public administrations more inclusive, trustworthy and efficient, providing open and interlinked digital services; welcomes the fact that administrative burdens and costs will be reduced by adopting the once-only principle, which, in turn, enhances service quality for citizens;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that the development of eGovernment is a key element of the Digital Single Market and will make interaction between authorities and citizens easier; welcomes the Commission Communication entitled ‘EU eGovernment Action Plan 2016-2020’; supports the underlying principles of the Action Plan, which will make public administrations more inclusive, trustworthy and efficient, providing open and interlinked digital services; welcomes the fact that administrative burdens and costs will be reduced by adopting the once-only principle;
Amendment 32 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that adequate, reliable and high-performance infrastructure, such as ultrafast broadband and telecommunications networks, are essential for the functioning of eGovernment services; notes that the continuous adoption of European innovative technologies, such as big data and the internet of things or the uptake of mobile services for eGovernment will be essential for keeping up with technological development;
Amendment 47 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 57 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that public administrations should have open data by default especially when the volume of data generated is very large, such as in the case of the INSPIRE programme; stresses the importance of making data and services securely available for re-use through authorised third parties; highlights the vital role that public-private partnerships and the private sector can play in developing new and innovative services and solutions;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls that public administrations should have open data by default especially when the volume of data generated is very large, such as in the case of the INSPIRE programme; stresses the importance of making data and services securely available for re- use through third parties; highlights the vital role that public-private partnerships and the private sector can play in developing new and innovative services and solutions;
Amendment 65 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes the Commission can play a leading role in creating a more open and inclusive eGovernment approach; therefore calls for the Commission to accelerate its efforts in leading by example, and for other European institutions to follow swiftly; believes that adoption by the Commission of the provisions of the CEF building blocks can facilitate trust and a cultural shift towards the uptake of digital public services.
Amendment 69 #
2016/2273(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Believes the Commission can play a leading role in creating a more open, sustainable and inclusive eGovernment approach; therefore calls for the Commission to accelerate its efforts in leading by example, and for other European institutions to follow swiftly; believes that adoption by the Commission of the provisions of the CEF building blocks can facilitate trust and a cultural shift towards the uptake of digital public services.
Amendment 14 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas energetic efforts to reindustrialise Europe must be pursued with the aim of combining competitiveness and, sustainability and productivity;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
Amendment 55 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H
Recital H
H. whereas there is widespread concern as regards the labour market effects of digitalisation in industrial manufacturing as well as its possible effects on the workplace democracy and regional development;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 – point f
Paragraph 2 – point f
(f) Strengthening economic, policy and social innovation through the principles of openness and accessibility of public and private data and information;
Amendment 161 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights in this context the need to advance investment in connectivity through 5G and fibre optics as an instrument for convergence and ensuring a robust digital infrastructural backbone for Europe’s industry, which in turn will assist SMEs;
Amendment 187 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 – point a (new)
Paragraph 8 – point a (new)
(a) Stresses in this context that the establishment of a Knowledge and Innovation Community in the area of added-value manufacturing by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), during the current programme period, is of great importance;
Amendment 191 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the establishment of the Smart Specialisation Platform for Industrial Modernisation and particularly the Commission’s proposal for Digital Innovation Hubs (DIH) to strengthen industrial digitalisation and digital innovation for SMEs; calls on the Commission to increase the funding for the DIH;
Amendment 230 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
Amendment 237 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Highlights the fact that external foreign direct investment (FDI) has shown a growing interest in acquiring sensitive European technologies via M&A; calls on the Commission to study the CFIUS (Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States) experience in order to learn from it and develop appropriate measures;
Amendment 248 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 – point 1 (new)
Paragraph 15 – point 1 (new)
(1) Points up the fact that reliable data protection and maximum network security are key requirements to be met by modern electronic communications; states that both must be part of inclusive digitisation, which has huge potential in the areas of education and training and innovative business opportunities, in particular for SMEs, and in general facilitates a new dimension of social interaction;
Amendment 304 #
2016/2271(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses that Europe faces a digital gap in terms of skills; calls for the implementation of a skills guarantee and the right to (re-)training and life-long- learning; emphasises the importance of ensuring the promotion of digital skills; calls on industry to grant employees a ‘digital sabbatical’; asks the Commission to launch a pan-European up-skilling initiative;
Amendment 1 #
2016/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A
Recital A
Amendment 11 #
2016/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
A a. Whereas inequality is not a good indicator of economic performance and growth perspectives for the working poor;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital A b (new)
Recital A b (new)
A b. Whereas the root causes of people lagging behind on the social ladder are financial illiteracy and high indebtedness, as well as centralist public policies;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas public and private investment areis a key elements of any policy geared towards reducing inequality;
Amendment 35 #
2016/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Points out that investment creates jobs and that unemployment is obviously one of the mainf the causes of inequality both between the employed and unemployed, but also among workers themselves; notes that it is well known that high levels of unemployment exert downward pressure on wages and working conditionemployees themselves;
Amendment 45 #
2016/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Points out that uncontrolled immigration leads to an enormous reserve of working poor;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2269(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Argues that investment in public services is essential to close the qualification dimension of inequality; eEmphasises that the attainment of higher levels of education for the general population contributes not only to reducing fincome inequalityancial illiteracy and high indebtedness, but also to fighting social and cultural exclusion, therefore increasing their chances to climb up the social ladder;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas any actor can be a FinTech, regardless of the kind of legal entity it isFinTech is still a young industry, with blurred definitions, making it unclear whether an actor can be regarded as a FinTech or not; whereas the value chain in financial services increasingly includes alternative actors such as start-ups or tech- giants;
Amendment 101 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to draw up a FinTech Action Plan, which should boost its Capital Markets Union (CMU) andcomplement the Digital Single Market (DSM) strategiesy and aim at a competitive financial system, financial stability and consumer and investor protection;
Amendment 130 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 – point c
Paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 139 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recommends that the competent authorities allowuniformly define controlled experimentation with new technologies for both for new entrants and existing market participants; highlights that a pro-activeStresses that a forward- looking dialogue with market participantlayers can help regulatory and supervisorsy and regulators to developuthorities to acquire technological expertise;
Amendment 151 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that some central banks are already experimenting with virtual currencies as well as other new technologies; encourages the relevant authorities in Europe to experiment as well, in order to keep up with market developments; recommends that the European Central Bank conduct experiments with a ‘virtual euro’stresses that such experimentation is and remains an exclusive competence of the member states and falls outside the mandate of the European Central Bank;
Amendment 213 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that there are no clear, comprehensive European guidelines for outsourcing data to the cloud with regard to the financial sector; stresses the need forusefulness of the development of such guidelines;
Amendment 256 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Is concerned by the increased use of unpermissioned blockchain applications, in particular Bitcoin, for criminal activities, tax evasion, tax avoidance and money laundering; invites the Commission to organise an annual multi- stakeholder conference on this subject;
Amendment 270 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Acknowledges the importance of application programming interfaces (APIs) in providing new actors with access to financial infrastructure; recommends the creation of a set of standardised APIs to be used by providers, for example in the area of open banking;hat vendors can use.
Amendment 284 #
2016/2243(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Calls on the ESAs to develop technology-neutral standards and licences for know-your-customer techniques, for example based on biometric criteria;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2193(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that, further to its audit of the Agency’s procurement procedures, the Court concluded that the Agency engaged in contractual agreements or negotiations with a single contractor, without precisely defining the services requested; observes that such agreements could limit competition and increase dependence upon the contractor; acknowledges that, in particular for the systems under management, factors outside the control of the Agency limit the possibility to systematically re-open competitions; encourages the Agency to conclude agreements with multiple suppliers or define the services required more precisely, whenever possible in the interests of greater transparency and accountability;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2193(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Points out that carry-overs are often partly or fully justified by the multiannual nature of an agency’s operational programmes and do not necessarily indicate weaknesses in budget planning and implementation nor are they always at odds with the budgetary principle of annuality, in particular if they are planned in advance and communicated to the Court; asks the Agency to keep the volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2193(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern that the curriculum vitae (CVs) of the Agency’s management board members and the CVs and the declarations of interest of the members of its advisory groups are not published on the Agency’s website; notes that the Agency did not foresee checking the factual correctness of the declarations of interest or a process for updating them; deplores the fact that the CVs and declarations of conflicts of interests of several members have yet to be received; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the remaining declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2192(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that the Office openly acknowledges that it does not publish the curriculum vitae of either the management board or the senior management teams; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the CVs should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2189(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes that the Agency’s administrative Board adopted the policy for the prevention and management of conflicts of interests, applicable to its staff with specific provisions for management, as well as to its administrative board, its board of regulators, its board of appeal, its working group chairs and co-chairs and its task-force convenors; notes, furthermore, that the Agency published the declarations of conflicts of interests on its website but points out that some CVs and declarations of the members of the board of regulators remain missing; notes that in 2016, the administrative board detected a potential conflict of interests of one of its members and followed the ad hoc procedure provided for; asks the Agency to provide further information about this issue to the discharge authority and to ensure more transparency;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2189(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that the Act on Implementation of International Education Programmes was adopted in the host Member State on 16 June 2016 and entered into force on 15 July 2016; notes that the host Member State initiated a feasibility study following adoption of the Act; recalls that the Agency has repeatedly signalled to the host Member State the urgency of the establishment of an European School in Ljubljana;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2188(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Observes from the Court’s report that the level of committed appropriations carried forward to 2016 was at 26 % for Title II (administrative expenditure) and at 33 % for Title III (operational expenditure); notes that these carry forwards are mainly related to the multiannual nature of the Authority’s large IT projects, as well as mission expenses that could only be reimbursed in 2016; points out that the carryovers are often partly or fully justified by the multiannual nature of the centre’ operational programmes, and do not necessarily indicate weaknesses in budget planning and implementation nor are they always at odds with the budgetary principle of annularity, in particular if they are planned in advance by the Centre and communicated to the Court; asks the Agency to keep volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2188(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes that Management Board members of the Authority are required to sign a declaration of the absence of conflict of interest in contrast to a declaration of interests, but that declarations and the CVs of its Board members are not published on the Agency’s website; notes that this practice does not further transparency and that their declarations and CVs should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2188(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with satisfaction that the Authority has taken specific initiatives in order to increase transparency relating to its contacts with stakeholders and that are governed by its Ethics Rules; notes also that engagements with stakeholders are centrally coordinated and recorded as part of its external communications policy and procedures; observes that the Authority publishes the agendas of the Chairman and the Executive Director on its website, indicating their participation in conferences, meetings with stakeholders, media representatives as well as any other institutions and relevant activities, and furthermore since July 2016, the Authority also publishes on its website meetings between external stakeholders and ESMA staff; asks the Authority to inform the discharge authority on ethics rules alleged and confirmed infringements, how it has dealt with these infringements, and how it will avoid them in the future;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2188(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the initiative reducing the 2015 budget through two subsequent budget amendments, thereby using Union funds rationally; believes that ESMA’s budget still has rationalisation potential; stresses, therefore, that any potential increases in ESMA’s means should be accompanied by adequate rationalisation measures and defended and explained thoroughly in a clear, detailed and understandable defence report before the European Parliament and made publically available;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2188(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Highlights the importance of contributions of national competent authorities in guaranteeing national interests; points out that the banking industry already contributes heavily to regulation and supervision (e.g. SSM fees 2016: € 404.5 million; SRB contributions 2017: € 90.7 million);
Amendment 27 #
2016/2188(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4 b. Acknowledges a deteriorating profitability of EU banks as pointed out in the Eurofi Financial Forum 2016 in Bratislava and stresses the financial impact of low and negative interest rates; takes note that any possible shift in financing arrangements by market participants should be postponed until the systemic risk sensitivity in the aftermath of the crisis has been solved;
Amendment 6 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes from the Court’s report that, in respect of the two comments regarding carry-overs, transfers and budget management made in the Court’s 2014 report, the status of the corrective actions is marked in the 2015 Court’s report as “Ongoing”; calls for all recommendations to be implemented as soon as possible and for the discharge authority to be kept informed;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the level of committed appropriations carried over fobudget allocated under Title III (operational expenditure) was atamounted to EUR 2 300 000 (45 % of expenditure), compared to EUR 4 700 000 (66 % of expenditure) in 2014; acknowledges that those carryovers were predominantly related to specific contracts for the Authority’s multi-annual IT programme supporting the implementation of Solvency II and to contracts signed late in the year; moreover acknowledges from the Authority that the carryover appropriations were to be reduced from 2016 onwards to a satisfactory level with the advanced implementation of the Authority’s IT Programme; points out that carryovers are often partly or fully justified by the multiannual nature of agencies’ operational programmes and do not necessarily indicate weaknesses in budget planning and implementation nor are they always at odds with the budgetary principle of annuality, in particular if they are planned in advance by the Authority and communicated to the Court; calls for the continued reduction as far as possible in the level of committed appropriations to be carried over to the following year by means of all available measures, for example by adopting best practices used in other agencies;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the level of committed appropriations carried over for Title III (operational expenditure) was at EUR 2 300 000 (45 % of expenditure), compared to EUR 4 700 000 (66 % of expenditure) in 2014; acknowledges that those carryovers were predominantly related to specific contracts for the Authority’s multi-annual IT programme supporting the implementation of Solvency II and to contracts signed late in the year; moreover acknowledges from the Authority that the carryover appropriations were to be reduced from 2016 onwards to a satisfactory level with the advanced implementation of the Authority’s IT Programme; points out that carryovers are often partly or fully justified by the multiannual nature of agencies’ operational programmes and do not necessarily indicate weaknesses in budget planning and implementation nor are they always at odds with the budgetary principle of annuality, in particular if they are planned in advance by the Authority and communicated to the Court; asks the Agency to keep volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes with satisfaction that the Agency is working to develop more sophisticated and less output-focussed key performance indicators, which would provide a more valuable basis to assess whether the Authority is achieving its strategic ambitiongoals;
Amendment 17 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that, with the exception of the CVs of the Senior Management Board, the CVs and the declarations of interest of the Authority’s Management Board members and of the Senior Management Board are not published on the Authority’s website; regrets that declarations of conflicts of interest of management board members and senior managers are outstanding; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the remaining declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with satisfaction that measures to increase transparency in dealing with lobbyists and stakeholders are included in the Authority’s ethics rules and that, through those rules, staff are advised and guided on how to avoid being unduly influenced by any stakeholder or group of stakeholders; observes also that from July 2016 the Authority publishes on its website details on its meetings with external stakeholders, media representatives and other Institutions and relevant activities; asks the Authority to inform the discharge authority on ethics rules alleged and confirmed infringements, how it has dealt with these infringements, and how it will avoid them in the future;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Believes that the EIOPA budget still has rationalisation potential; stresses, therefore, that any potential increases in EIOPA's means should be accompanied by adequate rationalisation measures and defended and explained thoroughly in a clear, detailed and understandable defence report before the European Parliament and made publically available;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights the importance of contributions of national competent authorities in guaranteeing national interests; points out that the banking industry already contributes heavily to regulation and supervision (e.g. SSM fees 2016: € 404.5 million; SRB contributions 2017: € 90.7 million);
Amendment 26 #
2016/2187(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Acknowledges a deteriorating profitability of EU banks as pointed out in the Eurofi Financial Forum 2016 in Bratislava and stresses the financial impact of low and negative interest rates; takes note that any possible shift in financing arrangements by market participants should be postponed until the systemic risk sensitivity in the aftermath of the crisis has been solved;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that the European Parliament and the Council reduced the Authority’s 2015 financial resources by 6 % compared to the previous year, despite allocating higher staffing levels; notes with concernwelcomes that, in order to implement those cuts, the Authority had to reduce its work programme and cut costs in areas such as operational missions and meetings, operational IT projects and staff training; acknowledges furthermore that the euro lost significant value against the pound sterling over the course of the year, forcing the Authority to request an amending budget of EUR 1,9 million, which was adopted in August 2015, in order to enable it to meet its financial obligations,;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the factNotes that the Authority’s 2016 budget was significantly improved, due to the Authority and the European Parliament and the Council taking on board the lessons learned from the previous year’s process, which resulted in an increase of 20 % compared to the 2015 initial budget;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Authority to further lower the volume to be carried over to the next year.
Amendment 12 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Believes that the initial budget cuts should not have been implemented by postponing the publication of standards and guidelines or by cutting attendance in BCBS working groups, but by ending financing of non-core related activities; stresses, therefore, that any potential increases in EBA's means must be accompanied by adequate rationalisation measures and defended and explained thoroughly in a clear, detailed and understandable defence report before the European Parliament and made publically available;
Amendment 18 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that the Authority adopted a conflict of interest policy in October 2014 and has ethics guidelines in place since 2012; acknowledges that during the recruitment procedure, future staff must declare potential conflicts of interest, in addition to the assessment of their curriculum vitae; takes note that all staff must declare potential conflicts of interest on an annual basis, which are assessed by the Authority’s ethics officer; notes that the members of the Board of Supervisors and their alternates must also declare their actual or potential conflicts of interest, including economic interests, in particular any holdings in shares of financial institutions; notes further that all these declarations and those of the Authority’s senior management are published on its website and are updated annually; notes, however, that the curriculum vitaes of neither the Management Board nor the Board of Supervisors are published on the Authority’s website; calls on the Authority to do so within due time; calls on the Authority to inform the discharging authority on alleged and actual conflicts of interests, how such issues have been resolved, and how the Authority intends to avoid them in the future;
Amendment 23 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Takes note that the Authority closely cooperates with the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) and the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) across all support functions in order to reduce administrative costs were possible, to leverage synergies and to share best practices; looks forward to further efforts from the Authority to enhance cooperation with other decentralised agencies and further reduce overhead and administrative costs;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5 a. Highlights the importance of contributions of national competent authorities in guaranteeing national interests; points out that the banking industry already contributes heavily to regulation and supervision (e.g. SSM fees 2016: € 404.5 mn; SRB contributions 2017: € 90.7 mn);
Amendment 27 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 b (new)
Paragraph 5 b (new)
5 b. Acknowledges a deteriorating profitability of EU banks as pointed out in the Eurofi Financial Forum 2016 in Bratislava and stresses the financial impact of low and negative interest rates; takes note that any possible shift in financing arrangements by market participants should be postponed until the systemic risk sensitivity in the aftermath of the crisis has been solved;
Amendment 29 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Recalls that the Authority’s mixed financing arrangement, which relies heavily on contributions from national competent authorities, is inadequate, inflexible, burdensome and a potential threat to its independence; therefore calls on the Commission, in the White Paper planned for the second quarter of 2016 and in a legislative proposal to be presented by 2017, to launch a different financing arrangement based on a separate budget line in the budget of the Union and on the complete replacement of the contributions from national authorities by fees paid by market participaCalls on the Commission, in the White Paper planned for the second quarter of 2016 and in a legislative proposal to be presented by 2017, to propose a possible alternative financing arrangements;
Amendment 34 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Stresses that, while making sure that all assignments are carried out in full, EBA must carefully stick to the tasks assigned to it by the Union legislator and must not seek to de facto broaden its mandate beyond those assignments;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2186(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6 b. stresses that, when carrying out its work and in particular when drafting technical standards and technical advice, EBA needs to timely, regularly and comprehensively inform the European Parliament about its activities; regrets that this has in the past not always been done.
Amendment 7 #
2016/2185(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Observes that, according to the Court’s report, the level of committed appropriations carried over under Title III (operational expenditure) was at 61 %, compared to 54 % in 2014; acknowledges that these carry-overs are mainly related to the nature of the Institute’s activities which involve procuring studies that span many months, often beyond year-end; points out that the carry-overs are often partly or fully justified by the multiannual nature of the Institute’s operational programmes or delayed decisions by the Presidency of the Council regarding the subject of a study and do not necessarily indicate weaknesses in budget planning and implementation nor are they always at odds with the budgetary principle of annularity, in particular if they are planned in advance by the Institute and communicated to the Court; calls on the Institute to keep the volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2185(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9 a. asks the Institute to inform the discharge authority on alleged and confirmed infringements, how it has dealt with these infringements, and how it will avoid them in the future;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2185(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that some of the curriculum vitae and declarations of interest of the Institute’s management board members and staff are not published on its website; regrets that some declarations of conflicts of interests of its Administrative Board members as well as of its management staff are pending; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the remaining declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2182(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges from the Agency that, in line with the discharge authority’s recommendation from the previous year, it will include in its next annual report a separate chapter on transparency, accountability and integrity; stresses in this connection that all firm recommendations should be implemented as soon as possible and the discharge authority kept informed;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2178(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that the cost of the relocation from Bramshill, UK to Budapest, Hungary was estimated at approximately EUR 1 006 515, to be spent during 2014 and 2015; notes moreover that in accordance with the agreement between the Commission and the UK, the amount of EUR 570 283 was financed with 50 % from the UK authorities and with 50 % from the Commission; acknowledges the fact that the UK contribution to the relocation funds was inscribed in the College’s budget as assigned revenue, which was fully used; welcomes the fact that the remaining relocation funds corresponding to 35 % of the final relocation budget were financed with the College’s budget by savings deriving from the lower correction coefficient applied to staff entitlements in Hungary; suggests, however, that the College further reduce the level of committed appropriations to be carried over to the following year and to keep it as low as possible;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2178(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Notes with concern that, with regard to the College’s expanded responsibilities and increased mandatethat, according to the College’s five-year evaluation which was finalised in 2016, the current resource levels armay be insufficient; is concerned that, based on the College’s five-year evaluation which was finalised in 2016, there is a clear need for a significant reinforcement of the College with both human and financial resources; calls on the Commission to take this into account in its budget proposals for the College; calls on the budgetary authority to provide additional human and financial resources to the College in order not to hinder its ability to perform its tasks with regard to the College’s expanded responsibilities and increased mandate; calls on the Commission to re-examine this and to make the use of resources more effective;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes with concern that the CVs and declarations of interest of the Agency’s management board members and of its executive board are not published on its website, except for the CV of the management board chair; notes with concern that the Agency has not provided for any arrangements for checking or updating of the declarations of interest; regrets that declarations of conflicts of interest of management board and executive board members are outstanding; notes that this practice does not further transparency and these declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes with concern that the Agency has not provided for any specific initiative for improving transparency in its contacts with lobbyists and stakeholders; recommends that the Agency very carefully scrutinise possible conflicts of interest in these contacts so as better to meet transparency and accountability requirements;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that carryovers are often partly or fully justified by the multiannual nature of the agencies’ operational programmes and do not necessarily indicate weaknesses in budget planning and implementation nor are they always at odds with the budgetary principle of annuality, in particular if they are planned in advance and communicated to the Court; calls for the continued reduction as far as possible in the level of committed appropriations to be carried over to the following year by means of all available measures, for example by adopting best practices used in other agencies;
Amendment 12 #
2016/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the Agency published the declarations of absence of conflicts of interests and the CVs of their respective management board members on its website; points out however that some of the CVs are still missing or show inconsistencies; notes moreover that the Agency has put in place a policy on the prevention and management of conflicts of interest which takes into account its external staff members, interim staff and second national expert; notes, however, that the Agency did not foresee any checks of the factual correctness or a process for updating the declarations of interest; notes that the Agency set up and implemented internal rules on whistleblowing; regrets that some declarations of conflicts of interest of various management board members are pending or contain irregularities; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the remaining declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 14 #
2016/2173(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Notes with concern that the Agency has not taken specific initiatives in order to increase transparency relating to its contacts with stakeholders and lobbyists; calls on the Agency to take immediate steps to examine possible conflicts of interest so as better to comply with transparency and accountability requirements;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Notes with concern that the declarations of interest of its Administrative Board members are not published on its website and that the Agency has not foreseen any check or update of the declarations of interest of its management board members; regrets that declarations of conflicts of interest of management board members are outstanding; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2172(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes with concern that the Agency has not taken specific initiatives in order to increase transparency relating to its contacts with stakeholders and lobbyists; points out that possible conflicts of interest in such contacts should be very closely scrutinised in order better to meet transparency and accountability requirements;
Amendment 11 #
2016/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Notes that the exercise of collecting the declarations of conflicts of interests of the Foundation’s governing board members is not complete, although a majority of the members have submitted the requested documents; acknowledges that there is no mechanism which obliges the members to provide the documents; notes that the available declarations are published on the Foundation's website but that in some cases the system requests a password in order to access the CVs and declarations; takes note of the fact that the Foundation is actively pursuing the publication of the residual number of outstanding declarations, which will be published upon receipt, provided that consent for publication is given; welcomes the fact that all declarations of conflicts of interests of the Foundation’s relevant staff have been collected; deplores the fact that some declarations of conflicts of interest of various management board members are pending or are not available to the public; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the remaining declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2170(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6 a. Calls on the Eurojust to keep the volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2170(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Notes with concern that Eurojust has not foreseen any check or updating of the declarations of interest of experts, members of the College and staff members; notes that this practice does not further transparency and calls for the declarations to be checked and updated;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2170(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 10 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes note that the carry-overs from 2015 to 2016 were at EUR 4 944 739, representing a similar figure compared to the previous year; notes that of the amount carried over in Title III (operational expenditure), 57 % refers to the final payment of the contribution for 2015 to the European Topic Centres which was to be paid after the fourth quarterly progress report was presented in 2016; points out that carry-overs are often partly or fully justified by the multiannual nature of the agencies’ operational programmes and do not necessarily indicate weaknesses in budget planning and implementation nor are they always at odds with the budgetary principle of annuality, in particular if they are planned in advance by the Agency and communicated to the Court; stresses, however, the need to reduce as far as possible the level of committed appropriations to be carried over to the following year, by means of all available measures, for example by adopting best practices used in other agencies;
Amendment 20 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes with concern that the Agency’s Management Board members are not required to make their CVs and declarations of interest publicly available, and consequently only a few can be found on its website; notes that the CVs and declarations of interest of its senior management team are published in the website; notes with concern that the declarations of interest of the Authority’s Management Board members are not published; notes that this practice does not further transparency;
Amendment 25 #
2016/2166(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note from the Court’s report that the audited procurement procedures showed that the Agency signed framework contracts with a single contractor which were used for various services under fixed- price specific contracts; notes that, as a consequence of requesting a fixed-price offer from a single contractor under those contracts, competition on price was neutralised and dependence upon the contractor was increased; points out that possible conflicts of interest regarding competitive bidding, procurement and contracts must be very closely scrutinised in order better to meet transparency and accountability requirements;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Acknowledges the fact that the Foundation was committed to increasing the number of declarations of interest and CVs available on its website and that it aimed to collect declarations from all board members as the new governing board was to be appointed after the expiration of the mandate of the current board in November 2016; notes, however, that some of the governing board’s CVs and declarations of interests are still missing; deplores the fact that the declarations of conflicts of interest of several management board members are pending; notes that this practice does not further transparency and the remaining declarations should therefore be published without delay;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that carry-overs are often partly or fully justified by the multiannual nature of the agencies’ operational programmes, do not necessarily indicate weaknesses in budget planning and implementation and are not always at odds with the budgetary principle of annuality, in particular if they are planned in advance and communicated to the Court of Auditors; welcomes the fact that the Foundation, together with the Court, established a procedure which allows a transparent distinction between 'planned' and 'unplanned' carry-overs; asks the Foundation to keep the volume to be carried over to the next year as low as possible;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2162(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Acknowledges the fact that in 2016 the Foundation was raising awareness of its conflicts of interests and anti-fraud policies among its staff by using specific training offered to all staff members; notes, furthermore, that those training sessions are intended to become standard elements of the induction programme for new staff members; calls on the Foundation to adopt an ethics code and to inform the discharging authority about alleged and confirmed conflicts of interests, how it has dealt with them, and how it will prevent them in the future;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2159(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that in 2015, the Supervisor had a total allocated budget of EUR 8 760 417 (EUR 8 012 953 in 2014) and that the implementation rate was 96 % (92 % in 2014); welcomes the improved result for the previous year; expects, however, a further improvement in the implementation rate the following year;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2159(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
Amendment 7 #
2016/2156(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. WelcomesTakes note of the administrative changes applied in 2015, in particular the full implementation of a cost-based system for reimbursement of members’ travel expenses and the full revamp of the members’ portal; calls on the Committee to provide an overview of the members’ expenses during the last five years;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2156(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
Amendment 15 #
2016/2156(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
Amendment 17 #
2016/2155(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
Amendment 20 #
2016/2155(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Is concerned with the high number of days of sick leave among the staff; calls on the Court to target its well-being activities to ensure the well-being of its staff in order to better perform its core mission; calls on the Court to investigate the possibility of abuse of sick leave by staff, and to report its findings to the discharging authority;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2155(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Takes note that the Court organised five away days, mainly in preparation of the reform of the Court, with a low proportion of staff members participating (only 107); calls on the Court to better target its well-being activities in order to include proactive and positive human resources’ development, with the participation of as many staff members as possible107);
Amendment 29 #
2016/2155(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. NotWelcomes the internal auditor service recommendation to consider a more rational use of the Court’s official vehicles; invites the Court to address this matter in cooperation with the Court of Justice and to inform Parliament of the actions taken to rationalise the management of the fleet;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the initiative of the Court of Justice to improve the representation of women in management posts and the fact that the proportion of women in middle and senior management posts reached 35 % in 2015; believes, nevertheless, that there is further room for improvement regarding gender balance in the institution;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Is deeply concerned with the considerablCalls on the Court to balance the geographic imbalancespread at middle and senior management level, to the disadvantage of the Member States which joined the Union in 2004 or after; calls on the Court to endeavour to correct this situation and to report to Parliament on the improvements achieved in that regard;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2154(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Welcomes the commitment of the Court of Justice with high environment targets; encourages the institution to apply the principles of green public procurement and calls for the establishment of rules and sufficient budget for carbon offsetting;
Amendment 15 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas Europe still faces a huge investment deficit, even though the current account surplus in the eurozone continues to rise, theoretically creating more favourable conditions for public and private investment due to the exceptionally low interest rates on government borrowing; whereas Europe continues to suffer from a lack of innovation, which is crucial for the growth and productivity needed to increase competitiveness internationally;
Amendment 36 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas falling oil prices at the start of 2016 appear to bere one of the key reason dragging downs why the inflation rate toin some Member States is falling below zero levels;
Amendment 43 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas political developments such as the question of the UK’s membership ofimpending departure from the Union, relations with Russia and the refugee crisis have compounded uncertainties and further served to inhibit investment;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes with concern that the EU economy will grow less than expected on the basis of the European economic winter forecast 2016, as GDP in the eurozone is expected to increase by only 1.6 %, reaching 1.9 % by 2017, which is less than what was previously being estimated; stresses that the growth prospects for 2016 which were initially predicted had to be corrected downwards and that the stagnating or increasing sovereign debt in the Member States is continuing to hamper the competitiveness of Europe's economy as a whole;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. SEmphasises that investment in the eurozone remains guarded and is considerably below the pre-crisis level, in spite of the ECB's unconventional monetary policy and the start of the European investment campaign; stresses that the continuous challenges in the EU are linked to the deteriorating international environment and the divergences in the economic and social performance achieved in different parts of the Union;
Amendment 84 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the Commission’s focus in its 2016 country-specific recommendations (CSRs) on the three main priorities to further strengthen economic growth: supporting investment, pursuing structural reforms and preserving responsible public finances; stresses that investment alone is not enough to drive the economic recovery of the European Economic Area; emphasises that necessary structural reforms must accompany monetary policy stimuli in the Member States if the economy is to be rebooted;
Amendment 94 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the Commission’s continuing approach to limit the number of recommendations and its effort to mainstream the semester by covering mainly key priority areas of macroeconomic and social relevance, when setting the policy objectives for the next 18 months; reiterates that this facilitates the implementation of recommendations in line with a comprehensive and meaningful range of social benchmarks;
Amendment 107 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Fully supports the efforts made to ensure greater national ownership in the formulation and implementation of CSRs as an ongoing reform process; highlights the need, given the new timetable of the European Semester, to involve national parliaments, regional authorities and local stakeholders in a more efficient and better-structured way in order to ensure effective implementation;
Amendment 120 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Stresses that Europe’s long economic crisis has shown that there is a strong need to focus on public and private investment, in order to enhance the EU’s competitiveness; notes with concern the discrepancies in the extent to which the Member States have implemented the Country Specific Recommendations in recent years; stresses the importance of making implementation of the Country Specific Recommendations more binding to ensure the fair and unified implementation of the economic governance framework in all the Member States;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Underlines that the still-too-high unemployment rates show that the capacity to create jobs in most Member States is still limited; emphasises that further action is needed, in consultation with social partners and in accordance with national practices, to make labour markets more inclusive overall; notes that support measures to facilitate access to financing, particularly for SMEs, is vital if the continuing high unemployment in many Member States is to be tackled effectively;
Amendment 173 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the Commission’s recommendation for three Member States to exit the Excessive Deficit Procedure (EDP); agrees with the Commission that large and consistent current account surpluses reflectthere is a clear need to stimulate demand and investment in order to cope with the challenges of the future regarding transport and communications, the digital economy, education and research, climate change, energy, environmental protection and the ageing population; calls on the Commission to continue to support budgetary policies that underpin growth and recovery in all Member States and support sustainable structural reforms;
Amendment 218 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11a (new)
Paragraph 11a (new)
11a. Stresses that private investment through the European Fund for Strategic Investments (ESIF) should be encouraged and calls on the Member States to involve their local and regional authorities closely in developing project pipelines and launching investment platforms;
Amendment 231 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 233 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Underlines the fact that investment has so far lagged and failed to lead to sustainable and inclusive growth in the EU and that under the current circumstances, monetary policy alone is unlikely to bring about recovery, even though the rules made necessary by banking union have imposed more stringent financial criteria on banks; considers that a coordinated fiscal expansionfiscal policy is also needed in the EU, therefore, in line with the rules of the Stability and Growth Pact and its flexibility clauses, in order to create growth and jobs and place emphasis on public and private investment;
Amendment 246 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Highlights the importance offact that resilient labour markets where an appropriate trade-off is maintained between economic, social and human costs in accordance with the EU values of solidarity and subsidiarity, with ain accordance with the EU values of solidarity and subsidiarity are important for a high level of employment and that this must be accompanied by a specific focus on the upgrading of educational systems and vocational education;
Amendment 263 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Invites the Commission to give priority to measures that reduce theenabling obstacles to greater investment flows, which arise at both an EU level from a lack of clarity regarding strategies that are to be follow to be removed, especially in the fields of energy, transport, communications and the digital economy, as well as from the effect on bank lending in the wake of the adopbank lending and of better regulation of, the banking union, and a national level from cumbersome legal systems,fight against corruption, and lack of transparency, outdated bureaucracy in the financial sector, inadequate digitalisation of public services, lack of mutual recognition of academic and technical qualifications in the professions and certain services sectors, and educational systems that remain out of synch with modern requirements;
Amendment 282 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Deeply deplores the fact that with regard to the Europe 2020 strategy, the biggestone failure to be recorded concerns the goal of reducing the scale of poverty in the Union, as not only will the goal not be reached, but poverty will in fact have increased;
Amendment 290 #
2016/2101(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Underlines the importance of better addressing the high tax wedge on labour given that high taxation diminishes incentives for the inactive, the unemployed, second earners and low- wage earners to return to employment, by promoting a growth-friendly tax shift towards consumption and environmental taxesneed for the Member States to reduce the high tax wedge on labour in order to create more jobs in Europe; stresses, however, that the setting of tax rates is a crucial component of the principle of subsidiarity and must therefore remain within each Member State's own competence;
Amendment 54 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the annual report by the Commission on competition policy, which can help to restore a sufficient level of investment and innovation by creating a fair competition environment; also reiterates that Europe’s future should be based on innovation; notes that in the area of competition law the European Parliament is as a rule involved only through the consultation procedure, with the result that its influence still remains very limited in comparison with that of the Commission;
Amendment 74 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Reiterates that all market players should pay their fair share of tax; Wwelcomes the Commission’s in-depth investigations into anti-competitive practices such as selective tax advantages or excess profit ruling systems; emphasises that comprehensive, transparent and effective exchanges of tax information are a key prerequisite for preventing aggressive tax planning; stresses, at the same time, that simplifying tax arrangements at Member State level can do much to foster transparency and clarity;
Amendment 89 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Commission to make full use of its powers under competition law to help Member States to tackle harmful tax practices efficiently;
Amendment 104 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 131 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s Digital Single Market Strategy; reiterates that a unified digital single market could create hundreds of thousands of new jobs and could contribute EUR 415 billion per year to the EU economy; observes at the same time that traditional market models of competition policy are often not sufficiently relevant to the digital internal market; calls, therefore, for greater attention to be focused on the new business models used by digital companies and for new assessment criteria to be applied to those companies; calls also for the specific market structures in the digital economy to be taken more fully into account;
Amendment 142 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the Commission to take more ambitious steps to eliminate obstacles to online competition, in order to ensure barrier-free online shopping for EU consumers purchasing from sellers who are based in another Member State; notes that, to eliminate these obstacles, long-term investments in the necessary infrastructure are needed and should be made in accordance with the requirements of the market and of competition;
Amendment 173 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Welcomes, furthermore, the current Commission practice whereby instant messaging (IM) applications are not compared with services of a different nature provided by the general telecommunications sector; notes, however, that these services use, free of charge, infrastructure provided and financed by the telecommunications sector;
Amendment 179 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the Commission’s investigations into certain anti-competitive practices by a number of companies, in particularly Google, Amazon, Qualcomm and other media companies, film studios and TV distributormultinational companies; calls on the Commission to speed up all procedures against behaviour which infringes EU antitrust rules;
Amendment 190 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Considers that competition in the telecommunications sector is essential, not only to drive innovation and investment in networks but also to encourage affordable prices and choice of services for consumers; calls on the Commission, therefore, to safeguard competition in this sector, including with regard to spectrum allocation; stresses, however, that in order to maintain competition in this sector it is not only necessary to focus on Europe as a whole but also to guarantee competition among telecoms providers within the Member States;
Amendment 202 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. ConsiderWelcomes thate ending of roaming charges in the EU isand not sufficient and that intra-EU calls must be also regulated on the same level as local calls; calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal for regulating intra-EU caes that problems persist regarding the level playing field in the wholesale roaming market, which could lead to arbitrage with an adverse impact on individual companies; calls on the Commission to monitor market abuses more carefullsy;
Amendment 211 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Welcomes the overhaul of the state aid rules; reminds the Member States, nonetheless, that the aim was to better target aid measures towards economic growth, quality job creation and social cohesion; also remindscalls on the Commission of, in the need to prevent certain governments from acting in bad faith as they do when misspending EU fundMember States and at regional and local government levels, to actively promote compliance with EU competition policy, in particular with regard to the classification and granting of illegal state aid, especially when it is tantamount to anti-competitive and protectionist measures;
Amendment 220 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12 a (new)
Paragraph 12 a (new)
12a. Stresses that, according to a new European Court of Auditors report, there has been in the past a significant level of non-compliance with state aid rules by Member States; points out that that stems from the fact that, to reduce administrative burden and increase transparency, the Commission has simplified state aid legislation, but that, as a result, Member States have made many mistakes when designing and implementing state aid schemes; calls on the Commission to support Member State audit authorities in carrying out checks, having regard to the scope and quality thereof, on compliance with state aid rules;
Amendment 243 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Stresses that – as the Commission has stated for the sixth time in its annual competition report – the temporary state aid granted in the financial sector was necessary for the stabilisation of the global financial system, but must quickly be reduced, or totally removed and scrutinised, once the Banking Union is completed;
Amendment 288 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls on the Commission to keep its cartel enforcement record strong and effective in all cases where it has sufficient evidence of infringement; welcomes last year’s five decisions relating to a total of EUR 365 million in fines; also calls, however, for extra vigilance regarding airlines’ ‘anti-competitive cooperation practices’;
Amendment 296 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Notes that the number of notified mergers increased significantly in 2015; asks, therefore, for the relevant serviceCalls for the services examining proposed mergers to be provided with the necessary resources to deal with the workload, thus enabling them to continue to deal effectively with this situation;
Amendment 312 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. WelcomesStresses that the Commission’s Framework Strategy for a Resilient Energy Union with a Forward-Looking Climate Change Policy, and agrees with its five interrelated policy dimensions; also stresses that the EU needs to move away from an economy driven by fossil fuel must continue to be subject to competition law and that state aid checks should also be carried out on measures involving, for example, subsidies for mature technologies;
Amendment 313 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the different antitrust investigations, in particular those into against Gazprom and Bulgargaz, aimed at ensuring market integration in the Energy Union; regrets, however, the practice on the part of certain Member States of buying gas through offshore companies, as being a typical example of tax avoidance and an act that is contrary to a properly functioning Energy Union;
Amendment 324 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Welcomes the efforts of the Commission to promote the market integration of renewable energy sources in order to avoid distortions of competition; underlines, however, the responsibility of Member States in promoting and financing the production and use of renewable energy, but looks to the Commission also to take measures to prevent distortions of competition arising out of Member State support programmes;
Amendment 358 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Stresses that excessive taxation of the agri-food industry could easily destroy competition and would be against the interests of consumers; points out, however, that tax policy remains exclusively a Member State matter, so that the Commission should confine itself to issuing recommendations;
Amendment 406 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Commission to put forward a proposal for EU action to ensure that the national competition authorities are more effective enforcers, so that the full potential of the decentralised system of EU competition enforcement can be realised;
Amendment 431 #
2016/2100(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Stresses that Parliament should also be granted codecision powers in the field of competition policy, and regrets that this area of Union policy has not been strengthened in its democratic dimension in recent treaty amendments; calls, therefore, for the treaties to be amended accordingly and for the ordinary legislative procedure under the Lisbon Treaty to apply to competition law too;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that the current crisis has significantly weakened potential growth in the European economy and that one of the main factors is the decline in public and private investment in the EU, to approximately 18 % below 2007 levels; is greatly concerned about the high unemployment, ongoing poverty and macroeconomic imbalances in some Member States; in extreme cases such as Greece and Portugal the declining public and private investment has reached alarming levels and, according to the OECD, gross national income (GNI) has declined by 65 % in Greece and by 35 % in Portugal from 2007 levels;
Amendment 71 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Underlines the fact that the strengthening of EU competitiveness depends among other things on an increase in public and private investment, especially in innovation and digitalisation; underlines in that connection the continued low investment volumes and uncertainty on the financial markets; underlines the importance of wide-ranging additional investments to stimulate growth and employment in Europe and points out the continuing investment gap in comparison to pre-crisis levels;
Amendment 90 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the EIB requires a new increase in capital deserves consideration, with the objective of safeguarding ithe bank’s financing capacity for the coming years and enabling continued, sustainable project funding to take place;
Amendment 112 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Calls on the EIB to increase its support to EU countries under adjustment programmes in order to contribute to jump- starting their economies; takes the view, however, that the Member States hardest hit by the decline in investment should focus more closely on implementing structural reforms and consolidating their budgets and on creating conditions conducive to investment, paying particular attention to alternative financing instruments;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Invites the EIB to present an assessment of the potential effect that Brexit mightwill have on its financial status and in particular its activities;
Amendment 213 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Welcomes the strong increase in EIB lending to innovative projects, which stood at EUR 18.7 billion in 2015, as compared to less than EUR 10 billion in 2008; urges the EIB to continue this effort and to focus on the development of technologies for the future such as energy- efficiency transport, the digital economy and new medical treatments for a better life; believes that concentrating on InnovFin and FinTech will attract projects with added value in the Member States; welcomes the provision of risk financing instruments for start-ups and growing enterprises to fund research and innovation activities;
Amendment 230 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the EIB to foster the inclusion of investment in human capital in its scope of action, especially in Member States with high levels of unemployment and low rates of productivity; calls on the EIB to re-examine its strategic planning programme, given that, despite the provision of funding, unemployment levels in some Member States have risen disproportionately and remain at alarming levels, which could hamper economic convergence in the EU and damage growth prospects and social cohesion in those Member States and regions in the EU;
Amendment 288 #
2016/2099(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Asks the EIB to continue its action to tackle the refugee crisis by financing emergency projects in countries of destination and making long-term investments in the refugees’ countries of origin, particularly projects which can effectively reduce the reasons for fleeing those countries of origin;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the EIB, as theEurope’s biggest public lender in the world, operates in the international capital markets, offering competitive terms to clients and favourable conditions to support EU policies and projects;
Amendment 42 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Strongly encourages the EIB to continue its efforts to overcome investment, market and sectoral gaps with a view to possibly fostering transnational added value via greater EU economic and territorial convergenceoperation between EU Member States, a stronger investment environment and the return of sustainable growth across the EU;
Amendment 56 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Acknowledges that the EIB is a core actor needed to revitalise the EU economy and maxoptimise the effectiveness and value for money of available financial resources by using revolving instruments, namely through a multiplier effect of guarantee funds and leveraging classical EU financial instruments such as grants;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes there is a need to secure a resilient and sustainable EU funding strategy to speed upin order to achieve a steady economic recovery and help certain economic sectors and geographical areas, in particular rural areas, to catch up; recalls the need to focus on investment making a difference; believes that projects should be chosen on the basis of their own merits and effective additionality, possibly with a higher risk profile;
Amendment 67 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Reiterates, in this respect and in order to enhance transparency, that more information should be given on the precise nature of individual projects funded directly or indirectly through the EIB’s lending activities, and, in particular, on their added value and expected impact;
Amendment 88 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Recalls that with regard to Europe’s potential to provide funding in third countries the EIB has worldwide responsibilities in ensuring the EU’s attractiveness on the world stage by promoting a conducive investment climate for business and enterprises;
Amendment 93 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Acknowledges the central role of SMEs and mid-caps in the EU economy in terms of employment and growth; encourages the EIB to intensify its support to all kinds of SMEs (start-ups, micro- medium sized businesses, business clusters), with a focus on new business models, inter alia in the field of digitalisation, with high potential job opportunities for young people;
Amendment 116 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Encourages the EIB to focus its climate action on the sustainability of cross-sector projects in the context of the COP21 targets and to support the expanson vigorous promotion of renewable energies andso as to drive them to the market and support resource efficiency; notes that financing for renewables reached EUR 3.4 billion;
Amendment 125 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Welcomes the EIB’s rapid adaptation capacity to international challenges; calls on the EIB to continue its support to EU external policies and emergency response related to the global challenge of migration by including the development aspect and by promoting economic resiliencevesting in projects which generate economic growth and employment in third countries that are particularly affected by the migratory movements;
Amendment 135 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Insists that thea widest possible geographical spread should be considered in the implementation of the EFSI pipeline for the benefit of cohesion and sustainability objectives; asks the EIB to correct the current geographical imbalances and sectoral concentration of the EFSI’s portfolio, namely under the Infrastructure and Innovation Window (IIW) and the Small and Medium-sized Enterprises Window (SMEW), by enhancing its advisory activities for projects development in Member States and technical assistance through the European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH), by considering expanding the number of sectors eligible for EFSI funding or by better adapting the type and size of the projects to the market needs in Member States;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2098(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 39
Paragraph 39
39. Calls on the EIB to carefully consider in the selection process real additionality and new dynamics along the magnitude of the multiplier effect, which might vary among the projects, in particular in fields where the EIB or the EIF were not already engaged, in cases of market failure or in sub-optimal investment situations;
Amendment 9 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas the protection of the EU’s financial interests should be a key element of the EU’s policy to increase the confidence of citizens by ensuring that their money is usmanaged properly and according to the ‘best use of every euro’ approach;
Amendment 16 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the diversity of legal and administrative systems in the Member States presents a challenging environment in whichneeds to be adequately coordinated to overcome irregularities and combat fraud;
Amendment 19 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas the current VAT systems, in particular as applied to cross-border transactions, isare vulnerable to fraud and tax avoidance strategies, in which MTIC fraud (Missing Trader Intra-Community fraud, commonly called carousel fraud) alone was responsible for VAT revenue losses of approximately 50 billion EUR in 2014;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Is alarmedNotes with concern that the number of all fraudulent and non-fraudulent irregularities reported (22 349 cases) increased significantly for a second consecutive year – first by 48 % in 2014 and then by another 36% in 2015, leading to doubling the amount of registered irregularities within just two years; notes that even though the number of irregularities doubled the sum involved in them (EUR 3.21 billion) remains on the same level as in 2014; calls on the Commission to analyse this development;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that under article 27 (3) of the Council Directive 2010/24/EU concerning mutual assistance for the recovery of claims relating to taxes, duties and other measures, the Commission shall report every 5 years to the European Parliament and to the Council on the operation of the arrangements established by this Directive; deploregrets that the evaluation foreseen for at latest 1st of January 2017 is still unpublished; calls on the Commission to publish the evaluation swiftly;
Amendment 50 #
2016/2097(INI)
7. Urges the Member States to recover the amounts of TOR due more quickefficiently, especially those Member States which need to recover the largest amounts; urges Greece, Romania, Latvia, Malta and the Netherlands to improve their collection of TOR, as their rate of TOR due remains significantly above the EU average of 1.71% and is 8.95%, 5.07%, 5.04%, 3.84% and 3.81% respectively;
Amendment 53 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Takes good note of the fact that 75% of all cases reported as fraudulent concern goods as tobacco, electrical machinery, footwear, textiles, iron and steel and that China, the UAE, the US, Belarus, Russia and Ukraine are most frequently reported as countries of origin of such goods; stresses that China is the primary originating country (80%) for counterfeit goods, followed by Hong Kong, United Arab Emirates, Turkey and India;
Amendment 72 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Welcomes the Commission action plan on ‘’VAT-Towards a single EU VAT area’’ published on 7 April 2016; deeply rRegrets that the publication of the “Measures to improve cooperation between tax administrations and with customs and law enforcement bodies and to strengthen tax administrations' capacity” foreseen in the action plan for 2016 will be delayed by one year;
Amendment 75 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
Amendment 101 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Notes with concern that, despite the numerous calls from Parliament for the establishment of uniform reporting principles in all Member States, the situation remains highly unsatisfactory and there are still significanttriking differences in the number of fraudulent and non-fraudulent irregularities reported by each Member State; reiterates its call to the Commission to make serious efforts to resolve the problem ofcoordinate the differingent approaches by Member States to detecting irregularities, and non-homogeneoustoo divergent interpretations when applying the EU legal framework;
Amendment 125 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Supports the Hercule III programme, which is a good example of “best use of every euro” approach; calls on the Commission to closely monitor the use and effectiveness of grants granted under the Hercule III program;
Amendment 158 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Welcomes breaking the deadlock in the Council regarding the proposal on the Directive on the fight against fraud to the Union’s financial interests by means of criminal law (PIF Directive) with a VAT fraud included in its scope; expresses hope for a swift conclusion of the PIF directive negotiations and looks forward to obtaining an agreement that will be beneficial for the financial interests of the Union;
Amendment 164 #
2016/2097(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38
Paragraph 38
38. Recalls Parliament’s resolution on EPPO adopted on 5th of October 2016; believhopes that an efficient EPPO willcould strengthen the fight against fraud in the EU provideand that it is given the necessary legal provisions and is able to work efficiently with other existing EU bodies and to assist Member State authorities;
Amendment 3 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 a (new)
Citation 12 a (new)
– having regard of the Commission’s guidelines on complementarity of European Structural and Investment Funds and the European Fund for Strategic Investment;
Amendment 4 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 12 b (new)
Citation 12 b (new)
– having regard of the double funding rule for combining means from the ESI Funds and EFSI;
Amendment 10 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EFSI iscould be a significant tool for contributing to economic, social and territorial cohesion as well as supporting job opportunities, namely by providing solid support to SMEs;
Amendment 13 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the large investment gap in Europe, which the Commission estimates at a minimum of EUR 200-300 billion a year; , highlights in particular, against this backdrop, the market needs in Europe for high-risk financing, for instance in the fields of R&D, energy and ICT; is concerned by the fact that the most recent data on national accounts do not indicate any surge in investment since the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI) was launched, leading to risks of continued subdued growth and continuing high unemployment rates; stresses that closing this investment gap is key to reviving growth, fighting unemployment and attaining long-term EU policy objectives;
Amendment 28 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
Amendment 30 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that in order to adequately respond to the investment demand and to better address the needs of countries and sectors, it is essential to conduct a preliminary analysis at national level into the causes of the market and investment gaps; including institutional and structural investment barriers.
Amendment 31 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Emphasises that EFSI was launched to help Member States to resolve difficulties and remove obstacles to financing as well as to implement strategic, transformative and productive investments that provide a high level of added value to the economy, the environment and society;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Highlights that it is crucialimportant to consider cross-border European added value in the implementation of the selected projects and whether they make an effective contribution to the existing EU common policy objectives;
Amendment 59 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Recalls that the purpose of EFSI is to ensure additionality by helping to address market failures orMember States to address suboptimal investment situations and supporting operations which could not have been carried out under existing Union financial instruments;
Amendment 66 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27 a. Stresses the importance of the double funding rule for combining means from the ESI Funds and EFSI and the Commission's guidelines on complementarity of European Structural and Investment Funds and the European Fund for Strategic Investment;
Amendment 69 #
2016/2064(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 27 b (new)
Paragraph 27 b (new)
27 b. Notes that one entity can receive resources from both ESI Funds and EFSI for the same project if the respective conditions are met, underlines that this practice opens the door to confusion, misunderstanding and possibly abuse; instructs the Commission to investigate and report on such projects; calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures against possible abuse of ESI Funds and EFSI resources for political pruposes; calls on the Commission to investigate and scrutinize possible ties between projects and politicians and political pressure groups;
Amendment 113 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that, as provided for in the regulation, prior to a project being selected for EFSI support, it has to undergo due- diligence and decision-making processes both in the EIB and the EFSI governance structures; observes that project promoters have expressed a wish for swift feedback and enhanced transparency in relation to both the selection criteria and the amount and type/tranche of possible EFSI support; criticises the current lack of clarity, which deters project promoters from applying for EFSI support; calls for the decision-making process to be made more transparent in respect of the selection criteria and financial support and to be speeded upincrease time- effectiveness;
Amendment 155 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Acknowledges that it may take some years to prepare new innovative projects,; takes note that the EIB is under pressure to achieve the EUR 315 billion goal and therefore had no option butdecided to launch EFSI activities immediately, is concerned, however,; notes that the EIB, when implementing EFSI, has thus far drawn on its existing project pipeline with lower risk projects to a large extent, thereby reducing its own conventional financing; fears that EFSI does not provide complementary financing for high-risk innovative projects; underlines that even though a project qualifies as a special activity, this does not necessarily imply that it is risky, however the classification as a special activity might also stem from the fact that its financing has been structured in an artificially risky fashion, implying that very low-risk projects can also easily end up as high-risk projects;
Amendment 160 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Requests that the EIB provide an well-reasoned and comprehensive estimate of its potential annual lending capacity in the medium term, taking into account EFSI and possible regulatory developments and to continue its own lending at rates of EUR 70-75 billion a year, using profits, repayments from the programmes etc., and that it use EFSI as complementary tool; notes that this would mean the business volume of the EIB would reach at least EUR 90 billion, not EUR 75 billion in total;
Amendment 185 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
Amendment 233 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Recalls that the IC experts are responsible for EFSI project selection, granting the EU guarantee and for approving operations with investment platforms and National Promotional Banks (NPBs) or institutions; recallstresses further that they are independent; considers that project selection is not transparent enough and that decisions have to be accounted for; stresses that the EIB should make improvements to the disclosure of information about the projects it approves under EFSI, with a proper justification of additionality and the scoreboard; is concerned about documented conflicts of interest on the part of IC members;
Amendment 260 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Urges the EFSI governing bodies to pay greater attention to investment platforms with a view to maximising the benefits that the latter can bring in overcoming investment barriers, especially in EU-13; invites the EIB to providebetter inform stakeholders with more information onabout these platforms;
Amendment 304 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 31
Paragraph 31
31. Is pleased that the EIAH has been up and running since September 2015, moving through a quick implementation phase; acknowledges that, due to the limited period of its existence and a shortage of staff at the initial stage, not all EIAH services have been fully developed and that activity has predominantly focused on providing support for project development and structuring, policy advice, and project screening; notes however that the EIAH has already dealt with some 230 requests from 27 Member States and the EIPP has already published more than 100 investment projects since its launch on 1 June 2016;
Amendment 311 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 36 a (new)
Paragraph 36 a (new)
36a. Recalls that the advisory hub has been established to help project promoters to develop their projects so that they fulfil the eligibility criteria according to the EFSI regulation; calls on the EIB, EFSI and advisory hub to prioritize on efficient and effective communication with promotors with a view to maximising the benefits that the latter can bring in overcoming investment barriers;
Amendment 346 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Notes that awareness of overlaps and competition between EFSI and financial instruments of the EU budget on the part of the Commission and the EIB has led to the adoption of guidelines recommending the combination of EFSI and ESI financing; points, however, to persistent differences in the eligibility criteria, regulations, timeframe for reporting and the application of state aid rules, which hinder combined usage; welcomes the fact that the Commission has begun to address these in its proposal for a revision of the Financial Regulation; believes that further efforts are required and that the second and third pillars of the investment plan are key to this end;
Amendment 348 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45 a (new)
Paragraph 45 a (new)
45a. Notes that one entity can receive resources from both ESI Funds and EFSI for the same project if the respective conditions are met, underlines that this practice opens the door to confusion, misunderstanding and possibly abuse; instructs the Commission to investigate and report on such projects; calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures against possible abuse of ESI Funds and EFSI resources for political purposes; calls on the Commission to investigate and scrutinize possible ties between projects and politicians and political pressure groups;
Amendment 357 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 46
Paragraph 46
46. Is deeply concerned that the EIB has been pushing via EFSI to support projects that have been structured using firms in tax havens; urges the EIB and the EIF to refrain from making use of or engaging in tax avoidance structures, in particular aggressive tax planning schemes, or practices which do not comply with EU good governance principles on taxation, as set out in the relevant Union legislation, including Commission recommendations and communications;
Amendment 384 #
2016/2064(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 49
Paragraph 49
49. Acknowledges that EFSI alone - and on a limited scale- will probably not be able to close the investment gap in Europe, but that it nevertheless constitutes a central pillar of the EU’s investment plan and signals the EU’s determination to tackle this issue; calls for further proposals to be made on how to permanently boocreative a sustainable and robust investment climate in Europe;
Amendment 174 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
Amendment 184 #
2016/2059(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Considers that if, contrary to European interests, Nord Stream 2 were to be built, the importance of enabling access to LNG terminals and completing the North-South Gas Corridor in central and south-eastern Europe will significantly increase;
Amendment 33 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the share of primary energy from fossil fuels in heating and cooling is 75% and does not guarantee decarbonisation, thereby accelerating climate change and causing significant harm to the environmentheating and cooling sector needs to fully contribute to the EU's greenhouse gas emission reduction targets for 2030 and 2050;
Amendment 74 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
G. whereas natural gas is becoming ever more important in heating given that the chemical energy stored in it can be converted into heat energy highly cost efficiently as well as can be stored and transported easily within the European infrastructure;
Amendment 80 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G a (new)
Recital G a (new)
Ga. whereas there is a considerable variation of circumstances among the Member States concerning demand profiles, infrastructure capacities, environment and climate, availability of energy sources, purchasing power, buildings, and access to finance;
Amendment 118 #
2016/2058(INI)
1a. Believes that due to the variation of circumstances among Member States, it is necessary to keep open a variety of options so as to decarbonise heating, rather than focusing on a small number of options as this would limit competition, innovation, consumer choice and affordability;
Amendment 123 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Supports that conclusion in the heating and cooling strategy that "consumers must be at the centre of this strategy" by enabling them to use a variety of technologies and solutions so as to help them shift to more sustainable consumption patterns and generate savings;
Amendment 128 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Takes the view that the shorter the chain, supported by modern and highly efficient appliances, by which primary energy is converted into other forms to generate usable heat, the higher the energy efficiency;
Amendment 216 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses that in dense urban agglomerations it is imperative that the use of individual heating systems that depend on fossil fuels be restricted and replaced with large-scale local cogeneration systems that produce heat and electricityas well as district heating systems to be optimized so as to comply with the emission reduction targets of the EU, while keeping costs for suppliers and consumers affordable;
Amendment 257 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Expresses the view that, in Europe's temperate climate zone, reverse systems for heating (winter) and cooling (summer) using gas and electric heat pumps could become very important;
Amendment 303 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls on the Commission to draw up a plan to promote the sustainable use of organic waste for heating and cooling as part of the 'Waste to eEnergy' programme whereby the principle of Cascadian usage shall be duly taken into account;
Amendment 351 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. GivenPoints out that fossil fuels account for 75% of the primary energy supply in heating and cooling, and therefore for more than 37% of the EU’s total energy consumption, points out to the Commission the possibility of including those sectors in the EU ETS, including fuel combustion facilities with a capacity of less than 20 MW; believes therefore that best practices of Member States should be identified on how to incentivize a fuel- switch without distorting the market or impose additional costs on consumers;
Amendment 385 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Calls on the Commission to promote measures to modernise inefficient heating and cooling appliances in the review of the energy performance of Buildings Directive, whereby the review of the energy labelling system can play a key role to stimulate activity in this sector;
Amendment 416 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that consumers must be made fully aware of the technological and economic benefits of new heating and cooling systems, so as to enable them to make the best possible choices; believes however that consumers should be able to make informed decisions concerning their heating and cooling application based on their individual circumstances;
Amendment 423 #
2016/2058(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Believes that the reliability of data is of crucial importance in developing the future heating and cooling policy; believes that commonly agreed and verified breakdowns as well as a stronger focus on bottom-up data collections is necessary to support evidence based policy decisions;
Amendment 2 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Citation 17 a (new)
Citation 17 a (new)
- having regard to the report of the European Parliament "on stocktaking and challenges of the EU Financial Services Regulation: impact and the way forward towards a more efficient and effective EU framework for Financial Regulation and a Capital Markets Union" (2015/2106(INI)),
Amendment 12 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A a (new)
Recital A a (new)
Aa. whereas the European Parliament states in its resolution on consolidation in the financial services industry that the pluralistic structure of the EU banking market, where financial institutions take diverse legal forms in accordance with their diverse business aims, is an asset to the European social market economy, consumers and the stability of the financial markets;
Amendment 24 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
Ba. whereas on the demand side, the provision of retail financial services is to a large extent a local business;
Amendment 30 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the rapid transformation brought about by digitalisation and fintech innovation not only creates new and often bettermore individualized financial products for consumers, but also involves key challenges in terms of security, data protection, consumer protection and taxation;
Amendment 58 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Welcomes a clear regulatory framework on data flow; believes data shall flow freely within the same company; believes that markets provide for business potentials if a clear legal framework takes away legal uncertainty;
Amendment 99 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes the increasing complexity of retail financial products; insists on the need to develop initiatives and instruments that allow consumers to identify safe and simple products within the range of products available to them; supports initiatives such as the Key Investment Information Document for undertakings for collective investments in transferrable securities (UCITS) and the Key Information Document for packaged retail and insurance-based investment products (PRIIPs); recalls that consumer protection does not necessarily entail large volumes of information and that the focus should rather be on the quality and comprehensibility of information enabling proper decision-making – information must be relevant, accurate, comparable, user-friendly, reliable and timely;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Points out that to boost cross- border financial business, interoperable e- identity tools are needed; points out that efforts in making authentication tools more accessible for consumers are often limited and varying much between Member States due to national laws;
Amendment 136 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 b (new)
Paragraph 8 b (new)
8b. Believes that the digitalisation, automatic translation services and an increase in digital infrastructure can help to remove market obstacles for financial institutions wishing to have a physical presence in another Member State;
Amendment 138 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 c (new)
Paragraph 8 c (new)
8c. Believes that in the context of digitalisation, the same rules should apply to the same businesses with the same risks so as to allow for healthy competition and preventing any form of regulatory arbitrage;
Amendment 139 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8 d (new)
Paragraph 8 d (new)
8d. Points out that banks have to comply with stricter rules than fintechs in areas such as customer identification and lending procedures; believes that legislation should be balanced to not hamper innovation;
Amendment 144 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Notes that frontline employees at financial institutions have a crucial role to play in opening up retail services to all strands of society and to consumers all over Europe; points out that such employees should, in principle, be given the training and time necessary to be able to serve their customers accurately, and should not be made subject to sales targets or inducements that could bias or distort their adviceunjustified inducements impairing the ability to pursue the best interest of the customer according to the respective EU legal framework;
Amendment 156 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9 a (new)
Paragraph 9 a (new)
9a. Underlines that retail banking plays a decisive role in the proper transmission of monetary policy conditions to the market, particularly to consumers; highlights the importance of an appropriate monetary policy environment in order to promote consumers' long-term savings;
Amendment 161 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Observes that there are still differences between electronic identification regulations and the know- your-customer and anti-money laundering requirements; notes that existing regulations require personal identification and personal evaluations to be carried out for customers to be accepted on a permanent basis; stresses that such requirements limit the development of fully digital financial services, raising significant barriers to the taking on of new consumers;
Amendment 184 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Emphasises that the enforcement of EU and national financial and consumer legislation needs to be strengthened; stresses that the European Supervisory Authorities should step up their activities on consumer issues within the limitations of their mandate and that the agencies responsible in a number of Member States should start to work more actively and competently in this field;
Amendment 227 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Urges the Commission and the Member States, by working carefully on the implementation of the eIDAS Regulation and the new anti-money laundering legislation, inter alia, to create – as should be entirely feasible – a general environment in which robust security requirements are combined with fair and simple procedures for consumers to identify themselves; believes that AML rules shall be modified so that face-to- face identification can be complemented by procedures for distance identification;
Amendment 229 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17 a (new)
Paragraph 17 a (new)
17a. Urges the Commission to provide a legislative proposal to make the 4th Anti Money Laundering Directive fit for the digital era, helping to boost cross-border sales of retail financial services and reducing enhanced restrictive obligations; believes that varying interpretations of one and the same legal text, leading to gold plating, creates a particular obstacle to introduce the financial industry in the Digital Single Market;
Amendment 236 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Believes that providing complex product information in 24 official EU languages, which has to be navigated within European and national laws on information duties, hampers cross-border business, as the consumer is only informed if he is able to process the amount of information and is not overloaded; asks for a framework that specifies EU-wide standards of clarity, simplicity and transparency of the information provided to customers so that they are really enabled to take informed decisions;
Amendment 241 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 b (new)
Paragraph 18 b (new)
18b. Emphasises the need for a competitive European retail financial services market; highlights the stock taking exercise of the financial services framework by the Commission and calls on her and the European Supervisory Authorities to pursue a legislative and regulatory framework which is coherent, consistent, proportionate, non-duplicative and free of superfluous complexity; considers that this should support retail financial services providers in further improving quality and choice of their products and services and safeguarding financial inclusion;
Amendment 253 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Asks the Commission to study further the benefits and costs of guaranteeenhancing domestic and cross-border portability in various parts of the retail financial services market (for example as regards insurance products and bank account numbers);
Amendment 261 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Urges the commission to create real interoperability of different national systems to manage electronic identities so as to create a base for establishing a European digital ID usable for all EU citizens when accessing financial services;
Amendment 273 #
2016/2056(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Urges the Commission to await the national implementation of the Mortgage Credit Directive, Payment Service Directive, Payment Accounts Directive, Insurance Distribution Directive, Consumer Credit Directive, PRIIPs, KIDs and MiFID II and to evaluate their effects before bringing up any new proposals in any of these areas;
Amendment 7 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls for the 2017 draft budget to reflect and support the priorities outlined in the European Semester,; notes that, to achieve sustainable economic growth, it is necessary specifically to relaunching investment, pursuinge structural reforms to modernise European economies, and conducting responsible fiscal policies;
Amendment 40 #
2016/2047(BUD)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out, however, that, in the case of the EBA, sufficient resources should be provided for in the 2017 draft budget to prepare afor relocation away from London when, and to carry it out, since the United Kingdom is withdrawsing from the European Union and the seat of the EBA must therefore be moved to the EU;
Amendment 96 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Highlights the role ofimportance of ensuring that renewable support schemes in attracting long-term investment andre consolidating the renewable sectorst- efficient and purely market-based; rejects the retroactive elimination of renewable support schemes;
Amendment 117 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Recalls Parliament’s target of 85 % of financing for non-fossil energy under the energy chapter of Horizon 2020; calls for public national investments of this kind to be exempted from deficit rules;
Amendment 157 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Reiterates Parliament’s call for bindingCouncil Conclusions from 23/24 October 2014, setting an EU targets of a 30 %t least 27% for the share of renewable energy consumption and 40 % in energy savings for 2030ed in the EU in 2030 and an indicative target at the EU level of at least 27% for improving energy efficiency in 2030 compared to projections of future energy consumption based on the current criteria;
Amendment 166 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10 a (new)
Paragraph 10 a (new)
10a. Points out that the Paris agreement highlights the need to ensure sustainable and cost-efficient development of renewable energy in the EU; calls therefore for a commitment to market- based mechanisms in the delivery of decarbonisation;
Amendment 177 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Stresses that Member States should justify the use of provisions for statistical transfers and the devefacilitate cost-effective deplopyment of cooperation mechanisms to meet their targets on the basis of feasibility constraints with regard to developing renewables, so as to ensure that national targets are actually bindingthe renewable energy potential in the EU; reiterates that Council Conclusions from October 2014 do not foresee binding targets for RES; asks therefore for a governance system to be enforced;
Amendment 195 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Stresses the importance of public consultation and participation in the planning of new energy infrastructure projects, in particular as regards new interconnections; proceedings must be conform with regulation (EU) No 347/2013 on guidelines for trans- European energy infrastructure;
Amendment 211 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Highlights the need for a differential treatment betweendifferent capabilities of micro, small and large producers; stresses the importance of ensurproviding financial and administrative faciliticentives for ‘prosumers’ (households, micro and small businesses, cooperatives, public administrations and non-commercial entities that engage in energy production); notes that non-variable forms of renewables production, such as hydropower, play an important role in supporting the integration of variable renewables in the market;
Amendment 235 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Stresses that renewable electricity production from variable renewables should be better integrated with the electric distribution and transmission systems, considering the changes towards a more decentralised model for energy;
Amendment 248 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Notes the Commission’sat demand-response, storategy to increase demand-response mechanismsge and flexible power generation facilitate an increasing share of renewable energy; stresses that thiconsumers should not create an additional financial burden for citizensbe free to decide whether to benefit from such services or not;
Amendment 263 #
2016/2041(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Highlights that stabilittransparency in energy prices is necessary to induce the adequate demand responses from consumers;
Amendment 229 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Welcomes the fact that the Commissioner for Competition, Margrethe Vestager, has categorised transfer pricing as a particular focus area for state aid cases, as it is reported to be a common tool used by MNEs for tax evasionavoidance1a schemes such as inter-group loans; __________________ 1a Wording corrected: tax evasion is illegal; tax avoidance is legal.
Amendment 238 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Strongly emphasises that the work of whistleblowers is crucial for revealing scandals of tax evasion and avoidance, and that, therefore, protection for whistleblowers needs to be legally guaranteed and strengthened EU-wide; notes that the European Court of Human Rights and the Council of Europe have undertaken work on this issue; considers that courts and Member States should ensure the protection of legitimate business secrets while in no way hindering, hampering or stifling the capacity of whistleblowers and journalists to document and reveal illegal, wrongful and harmful practices where this is clearly and overwhelmingly in the public interest; considers that whistleblowers should already be protected when they report a suspicion of malpractice, crime, fraud or illegal activity to the competent authorities or the appropriate professional association; regrets that the Commission has no plans for prompt action on the matter;
Amendment 247 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that the Commission has launched a consultation on dispute settlement mechanisms to avoid cross- border double taxation; calls, in this context, for a result within an acceptable period of time, so that the taxpayers concerned can be involved in these procedures;
Amendment 281 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for a concrete Union regulatory framework for sanctions against the blacklisted non-cooperative jurisdictions, including, but not limited to, the possibility of reviewing and, in the last resort, suspending free trade agreements and prohibiting access to Union funds; calls for the sanctions also to apply to companies, banks, and accountancy and law firms, and to tax advisers proven to be involved with those jurisdictions; points out, nevertheless, that individuals and firms must continue to enjoy the unrestricted right to be advised on or represented in tax matters;
Amendment 303 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Recommends introducing an EU- wide withholding tax, in order to ensureUrges that profits generated within the Union arshould be taxed at least once before leaving it; notes that such a proposal should include a refund system and that at the same time Member States should take steps to prevent double taxation;
Amendment 353 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Calls on the Commission to come forward with a Union CNotes that associations representing tax advisers and fiduciaries have already drawn up codes of Conduct for all advisory services, including a Union incompatibility regime for tax advisers, in order to prevent them from advising both public and private sectors and to prevent otherprofessional conduct at Member State level; calls on the Member States to review and if necessary broaden the scope of existing codes of conduct for individuals and bodies providing advisory services with a view to clamping down on conflicts of interest;
Amendment 358 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Stresses the importance of clear separation between tax advising services and auditing services within accountancy firms; asks the Commission, in that connection, to study the possibility of revising the Accounting Directive and Regulation to this effectRegulation (EU) No 537/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council on specific requirements regarding statutory audit of public- interest entities;
Amendment 366 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Stresses the need for concrete sanctions, including the possibility of revoking business licences for professionals and companies proved to be involved in designing, advising on the use of, or utilising aggressive tax planning and evasion schemillegal tax practices; requests that the Commission explore the feasibility of introducing proportional financial liability for tax advisers engaged in unlawful tax practices; emphasises, in this context, that the Member States are responsible for ensuring that the Commission complies with the accepted principle of 'nulla poena sine lege' enshrined in Article 49 of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union;
Amendment 500 #
2016/2038(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 45
Paragraph 45
45. Calls for a global assets register of all assets held by individuals, companies and all entities such as trusts and foundations, to which tax authorities would have full access; emphasises, however, that the ability of Member States to protect this confidential information against unauthorised access and to guarantee that human and fundamental rights are upheld must be prerequisites for access to the register and the exchange of information;
Amendment 8 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E
Recital E
E. whereas the current VAT system is vulnerable to fraud and other factors, including VAT uncollected due to insolvencies, tax avoidance or miscalculation, and the estimated total 'VAT gap' amounts to around EUR 170 billion annually;
Amendment 107 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes that the current plethora of VAT rates causes great uncertainty for companies involved in cross-border trading; Further notes, that other issues such as person liable for the payment of VAT, proof of intra-community supply, risk of involvement in missing trader fraud and cash-flow issues equally cause great concerns in practice;
Amendment 127 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Takes the view that the complete abolition of minimum tax rates as an alternative, as advocated by the Commission, might cause considerable distortions of competition and problems in the single market and can only be sanctioned if the reverse charge procedure is introduced for all levels and types of VAT and not only for individual sectors which are particularly susceptible to fraud; believes that the introduction of a general reverse charge system would put at risk the development of a coherent, harmonized and fraud- proof VAT-system for all Member States and stakeholders; notes, that it would create further distortions in the internal market;
Amendment 131 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Believes that the implementation of a general reverse charge system will not be favourable to countries with a high number of SMEs as a single point of collection of the VAT at the retail level is highly fraud-sensitive as far as the rate exceeds 6-8%;
Amendment 170 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes, that the applicaintroduction of a generalised reverse charge procedure might enable cross-border carousel fraud to be largely eradicated and would significantly reduce the administrative costsystem, even on an experimental and national basis, would harm the development of a coherent, harmonized and fraud proof VAT system by creating additional distortions within the internal market and thereby also increase opportunities for SMEsfraud;
Amendment 182 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 193 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Takes the view that national tax administrations must take greater responsibility for ensuring tax compliance and reducing opportunities for evasion in the reverse charge procedure and in the general implementation of the country-of- destination principle;
Amendment 198 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Notes that a 'one-stop shop' is essential if the country-of-destination principle is to be imposed and made less prone to fraud; calls for a clear definition of which Member State is responsible for tax inspection in the case of cross-border transactions; stresses that compliance with VAT rules of other Member States is a great concern for micro-businesses and calls for a generous exemption threshold to prevent that micro-businesses are discouraged from selling cross-border; calls for a clear definition of which Member State is responsible for tax inspection in the case of cross-border transactions; believes that a high threshold which includes all supplies, domestic and cross-border, whether digital or not, whether distant sales or not, would ensure greater consistency of the system; is of the opinion, that such a system would allow SMEs to have to concern themselves with only one tax authority and only one set of VAT-rules; urges, that such a system has be to drawn up in respect of the principles of subsidiarity;
Amendment 205 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Believes the separation between public and private tax consultancies would hamper the efficiency of the public sector and would constitute an undue restriction on the freedom of enterprise and competition among tax consultants and auditors;
Amendment 206 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 b (new)
Paragraph 23 b (new)
23b. Believes that the existing rules for establishing the identity of owner and beneficiary are sufficiently covered in a number of Member States; points out, that this corresponds to a high administrative effort on part of the national tax consultants and auditors; therefore points out, that any allegations of fraud need to be thoroughly investigated;
Amendment 218 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Calls in the short term for a comprehensive internet portal for companies and end-users to find, clearly and easily, information on the VAT rates applicable to individual products and services in the Member States; urges that language and design of this portal are easy to understand and clear to handle; reiterates the conviction that assisting companies having a clear understanding of VAT rules applicable in Member States will further strengthen anti-VAT-fraud measures;
Amendment 239 #
2016/2033(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28 a (new)
Paragraph 28 a (new)
28a. Takes the view that a solution within the OECD framework is preferred to stand-alone-measures, which need to be harmonised with OECD- recommendations and the BEPS action plan;
Amendment 21 #
2016/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the September 2002 Norwalk Agreement between the IASB and the US Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) proposed that there should be convergence between the two standard setters;
Amendment 49 #
2016/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Points out that the International Organisation of Securities Commissions (IOSCO) represents more than 192 securities regulators, encompassing 95% of the global securities market, some of which already use the IFRS accounting methods identified by the IASB; points out that IOSCO has put it on record that, with regard to the international capital market, the IFRS are regarded as the most suitable financial reporting standards;
Amendment 51 #
2016/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 b (new)
Paragraph 3 b (new)
3b. Welcomes the IFRS and IOSCO protocols on enhanced cooperation in view of the key issues, identified by the G20, concerning regulation of securities markets; regards that cooperation as necessary in order to meet the need for high-quality global accounting standards and to encourage application of consistent standards across varying national settings;
Amendment 52 #
2016/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 c (new)
Paragraph 3 c (new)
3c. Is convinced that the exchange of information between the IASB and ISOCO on growing IFRS usage should be viewed not only as a stocktaking exercise, but, rather, also as an opportunity to identify instances of best practice; welcomes in this regard the annual 'enforcer discussion session' introduced by IOSCO in order to inform the IASB about key implementation and enforcement issues;
Amendment 61 #
2016/2006(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is concerned that the current review is not taking account of possible IASB expansion into public-sector financial reporting standards; is concerned that the IASB's lack of expertise and resources with regard to the not-for-profit sector is an obstacle to expanding standards;
Amendment 81 #
2016/0413(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Adopts its position at first reading hereinafter set outRejects the proposal;
Amendment 92 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 96 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 97 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 100 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 109 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 111 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 113 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 117 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 118 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) Considering that the movements of cash that are subject to controls under this Regulation take place across the external border, and given the difficulty of acting once the cash has left the point of entry or exit and the associated risk if even small amounts are used illicitly, the competent authorities should be able to seize and retain cash temporarily in certain specific circumstances, subject to checks and balances: first, where the obligation to declare or to disclose has not been met and, secondly, where there are severe indications of criminal activity, irrespective of the amount or whether the cash is carried by a natural person or is unaccompanied. In view of the nature of such temporary seizure and retention and the impact that it may have on the freedom of movement and the right to property, the period of retention should be limited to the absolute minimum time that other competent authorities require to determine whether there are grounds for further intervention, such as investigations or seizure of the cash based on other legal instruments. A decision to retain cash temporarily under this Regulation should be accompanied by a statement of reasons and adequately describe the specific factors that have given rise to the action. If at the end of the time limit no decision concerning the further intervention is taken or if the competent authority decides that there are no grounds to further retain the cash, it should immediately be made available to the declarant.
Amendment 124 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 25
Recital 25
(25) Where they register a failure to declare or disclose or have severe indications of criminal activity, competent authorities should be able to share the information through appropriate channels with authorities competent for the fight against the criminal activity in question. Such exchange of data is proportionate considering that offenders against the obligation to declare who have been apprehended in one Member State would be likely to select another Member State of entry or exit where the competent authorities would have no knowledge of their earlier infractions. The exchange of such information should be made mandatory, in order to ensure consistent application across Member States. Where there are indications that the cash is related to criminal activity which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Union that information should also be made available to the Commission. In order to achieve better the preventive and dissuasive objectives of this Regulation with regards to the circumvention of the obligation to declare, anonymised risk information and risk analysis results should also mandatorily be exchanged between Member States and with the Commission.
Amendment 129 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
Amendment 133 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 31
Recital 31
Amendment 136 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 32
Recital 32
Amendment 138 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 2
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 2
Amendment 139 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 3
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 3
Amendment 144 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 4
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a – indent 4
Amendment 147 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) 'currency' means banknotes and coins that are in circulation as a medium of exchange or that have been in circulation as a medium of exchange and can still be exchanged through financial institutions or central banks for banknotes and coins that are in circulation as a medium of exchange;
Amendment 148 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 150 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 153 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point f
Amendment 155 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Article 2 – paragraph 2
Amendment 186 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. Where the competent authorities detect that a natural person is entering or leaving the Union with an amount of cash below the threshold referred to in Article 3 and that, following a risk analysis, there are severe indications that the cash is related to criminal activity, they shall record that information, the full name, address, date and place of birth, and nationality of that person, and the information on the means of transport used.
Amendment 187 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. Where the competent authorities detect that a shipment of unaccompanied cash of an amount below the threshold referred to in Article 4 is entering or leaving the Union and that, following a risk analysis, there are severe indications that the cash is related to criminal activity, they shall record that information, the full name, address, date and place of birth, and nationality of the sender, the intended recipient or their representative, and the information on the means of shipment used.
Amendment 191 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) there are severe indications that the cash is related to criminal activity, irrespective of whether it is carried by a natural person or is unaccompanied cash.
Amendment 209 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. Where there are severe indications that the cash is related to criminal activity which could adversely affect the financial interests of the Union, the information referred to in paragraph 1 shall also be transmitted to the Commission.
Amendment 228 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14
Article 14
Amendment 236 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15
Article 15
Amendment 243 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16
Article 16
Amendment 251 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 252 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – heading 1
Annex I – heading 1
Amendment 254 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 1
Annex I – point 1
Amendment 255 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2
Annex I – point 2
Amendment 256 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point a
Annex I – point 2 – point a
Amendment 258 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 2 – point b
Annex I – point 2 – point b
Amendment 261 #
2016/0413(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I – point 3
Annex I – point 3
Amendment 102 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In particular, increasing technological improvements, incentives for the use and expansion of public transport, the use of energy efficiency technologies and the promotion of the use of energy from renewable sources in the electricity, heating and cooling and transport sectors as well as infor the transportenergy intensive industries via all energy carriers such as electricity and hydrogen sectors are very effective tools, together with energy efficiency measures, for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Union and the Union's dependence on imported gas and oil.
Amendment 206 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 26
Recital 26
(26) To create opportunities for reducing the cost of meeting the Union target laid down in this Directive and to give flexibility to Member States to comply with their obligation not to go below their 2020 national targets after 2020, it is appropriate both to facilitate the consumption in Member States of energy produced from renewable sources in other Member States, and to enable Member States to count energy from renewable sources consumed in other Member States towards their own renewable energy share. For this reason, cooperation mechanisms are required to complement the obligations to open up support to projects located in other Member States. Those mechanisms include statistical transfers, joint projects between Member States, including sectoral integration projects or joint support schemes.
Amendment 304 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 65
Recital 65
(65) The promotion of low carbon fossil fuels that are produced from fossil waste streams or produced by using hydrogen from renewable sources can also contribute towards the policy objectives of energy diversification and transport decarbonisation. It is therefore appropriate to include those fuels in the incorporation obligation on fuel suppliers.
Amendment 396 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point z
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point z
(z) ‘repowering’ means renewing power plants producing renewable energy, including the full or partial replacement of installations or operation systems and equipment, in order to replace or increase capacity or increase efficiency;
Amendment 410 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point a a
(aa) ‘renewable self-consumer’ means an active customer as defined in Directive [MDI Directive] who consumes and may store and sell renewable electricity which is generated within his or its premisesbehind the point of his or its connection to the grid, including a multi- apartment block, a commercial or shared services site or a closed distribution system, provided that, for non-household renewable self- consumers, those activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity;
Amendment 423 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c c
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point c c
(cc) ‘power purchase agreement’ means a contract under which a legal or natural person agrees to purchase renewable electricity directly from an energy generator;
Amendment 465 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point uu a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point uu a (new)
(uu a) sectoral integration' means the integration of the power sector with the transport and the heating and cooling sectors via the use of all energy carriers such as electricity and hydrogen;
Amendment 539 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. Support for electricity from renewable sources shall be designed so as to integrate electricity from renewable sources in the electricity market, to establish sectoral integration and ensure that renewable energy producers are responding to market price signals and maximise their market revenues.
Amendment 560 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that support for renewable electricity is granted in an open, transparent, competitive, non- discriminatory and cost-effective manner that fits the different needs of renewable technologies.
Amendment 627 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall ensure that support for at least 105% of the newly- supported capacity in each year between 2021 and 2025 and at least 15% of the newly-supported capacity in each year between 2026 and 2030 is open to installations located in other Member States. Member States may set a lower target, or be exempt from the provisions of this paragraph, on one or more of the following grounds: – insufficient interconnection capacity; or – insufficient natural resources.
Amendment 638 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. Support schemes shall fit to the national energy mix and may be opened to cross-border participation through, inter alia, opened tenders, joint tenders, opened certificate schemes or joint support schemes. The allocation of renewable electricity benefiting from support under opened tenders, joint tenders or opened certificate schemes towards Member States respective contributions shall be subject to a cooperation agreement setting out rules for taking different taxes and fees into account and the cross-border disbursement of funding, following the principle that energy should be counted towards the Member State funding the installation.
Amendment 646 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The Commission shall assess by 2025 the benefits on the cost-effective deployment of renewable electricity in the Union of provisions set out in this Article. On the basis of this assessment, the Commission may propose to increaschange the percentages set out in paragraph 2.
Amendment 718 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 3
Article 15 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shall ensure that investors have sufficient predictability of the planned support for energy from renewable sources. To this aim, Member States shall define and publish a long-term schedule in relation to expected allocation for support, covering at least the following threfive years and including for each scheme the indicative timing, the capacity, the budget expected to be allocated, as well as a consultation of stakeholders on the design of the support.
Amendment 800 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 1
(1) DA simplified administrative procedure for connection to the grid may be applied to demonstration projects and installations with an electricity capacity of less than 50 kW shall be allowed to connect to the grid following a notification to the distribution system operator. Technical codes and safety rules must, however, be complied with, as distribution system operators are responsible for the safety of networks.
Amendment 808 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Repowering shall be allowed following a notification to the single administrative contact point established in accordance with Article 16, where no singnificant additional negative environmental or social impact is expected, based on a pre- established list of criteria. The single administrative contact point shall decide within six months of the receipt of the notification if this is sufficient.
Amendment 827 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of proving to final customers the share or quantity of energy from renewable sources in an energy supplier’s energy mix and in the energy supplied to consumers under contracts marketed with reference to the consumption of energy from renewable sources , Member States shall ensure that the origin of energlectricity produced from renewable energy sources can be guaranteed as such within the meaning of this Directive, in accordance with objective, transparent and non- discriminatory criteria.
Amendment 832 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
To that end, Member States shall ensure that a guarantee of origin is issued in response to a request from a producer of energlectricity from renewable sources. Member States may arrange for guarantees of origin to be issued for non-in response to a request from producers of heating and cooling from renewable energy sources. Issuance of guarantees of origin may be made subject to a minimum capacity limit. A guarantee of origin shall be of the standard size of 1 MWh. No more than one guarantee of origin shall be issued in respect of each unit of energy produced.
Amendment 850 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Member States shall ensurmay provide that no guarantees of origin are issued to a producer that receives financial support other than investment support from a support scheme for the same production of energy from renewable sources. Member States shall isensure suchthat guarantees of origin and transfer them to the market by auctioning them. The revenues raised as a result of the auctioning shall be used to offset the costs of renewables supfrom renewable electricity installations that receive production support from a national support scheme shall neither be exported nor imported.
Amendment 864 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
Article 19 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point iii a (new)
(iiia) hydrogen, or
Amendment 912 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a (new)
Article 20 a Storage (1) Storage systems helping to integrate renewables production in the market shall not be defined as end consumer. Member States shall ensure that double grid fees for stored electricity are avoided. (2) The Commission shall monitor the differences in grid fees applicable to storage systems across Member States and if necessary take adequate measures to ensure a level playing field across Member States.
Amendment 922 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) are entitled to carry out self- consumption and sell, including through power purchase agreements, their excess production of renewable electricity without being subject to disproportionate procedures and without being subject to or benefiting from charges that are not cost- reflective;
Amendment 935 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) maintain their rights as consumers within the scope of the energy supply contract;
Amendment 1021 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 2
Article 22 – paragraph 2
2. Without prejudice to State aid rules, when designing support schemes, Member States shall take into account the specificities of renewable energy communities while ensuring a level playing field between all generators of electricity from renewable energy sources.
Amendment 1040 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. In order to facilitate the penetration of renewable energy in the heating and cooling sector, incentives should be implemented by each Member State shall endeavour to increase the share of renewable energy supplied for heating and cooling by at lincluding waste heast 1 percentage point (pp) every year, expressed in terms of national share of final energy consumption and calculated according to the methodology set out in Article 7or cold taking into account technical and economical feasibility as well as measures in research and development.
Amendment 1049 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may designate and make public, on the basis of objective and non-discriminatory criteria, a list of measures and the implementing entities, such as fuel suppliers, which shall contribute to the increase set out in paragraph 1.
Amendment 1051 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1071 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1074 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1092 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 6
Article 23 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1106 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that district heating and cooling suppliers provide information to end-consucustomers on their energy performance and the share of renewable energy in their systems. Such information shall be in accordance with standards used under Directive 2010/31/EU.
Amendment 1121 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Article 24 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1131 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 5
Article 24 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1141 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Article 24 – paragraph 6
Amendment 1195 #
2016/0382(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4 – point b – paragraph 1
for the calculation of the numerator, the energy content of advanced biofuels and other biofuels and biogas produced from feedstock listed in Annex IX, renewable liquid and gaseous transport fuels of non- biological origin, waste based fossil fuels and renewable electricity supplied to all transport sectors, and renewable electricity supplied to road vehicles, shall be taken into account.
Amendment 119 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In order to adapt this Directive to the technical progress, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission to supplement it by defining the smartness indicator and enabling its implementation. The Commission should firstly carry out a public consultation with the relevant interest groups and Member States to determine the definition of the smartness indicator and provisions concerning its implementation. The smartness indicator should be used to measure buildings’ capacity to use ICT and electronic systems to optimise operation and interact with the grid. The smartness indicator will raise awareness amongst building owners and occupants of the value behind building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems and will. The smartness indicator should be documented in the energy performance certificate at the owner's request and therefore be compatible with the energy performance certificates. The energy performance certificate can give confidence to the owner and the occupant about the actual savings of these new enhanced- functionalities.
Amendment 142 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) The impact assessment identified two existing sets of provisions, whose aim could be achieved in a more efficient manner compared to the current situation. First the obligation, before any construction starts, to carry out a feasibility study on highly-efficiency alternative systems becomes an unnecessary burden. Second, provisions related to inspections of heating systems and air-conditioning systems were found to not sufficiently ensure, in an efficient manner, the initial and maintained performance of these technical systems. Even cheap technical solutions with very short payback periods, such as hydraulic balancing of the heating system and installation/replacement of thermostatic control valves, are insufficiently considered today to help consumers who are affected by energy poverty. Provisions related to inspections are amended to ensure a better result from inspections.
Amendment 154 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) Notably for large installations, building automation and electronic monitoring of technical building systems have proven to be an effective replacement for inspections. The installation of such equipment should be considered as the most cost-effectiveeconomical alternative to inspections in large non-residential and multifamily buildings of a sufficient size that allow a payback of less than three years. The current possibility to opt for alternative measures is therefore deleted. For small scale installations, the documentation of the system performance by installers and the registration of this information in the databases on energy performance certification will support the verification of compliance with the minimum requirements set for all technical building systems and reinforce energy performance certificates role. In addition, existing regular safety inspections and programmed maintenance work will remain an opportunity to provide direct advice on energy efficiency improvements.
Amendment 166 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) To ensure their best use in building renovation, financial measures related to energy efficiency should be linked to the depth of the renovation, which should be assessed by comparing energy performance certificates (EPCs) issued before and after the renovation. The renovation measures carried out should be indicated in the energy performance certificate.’
Amendment 287 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 2 a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
In addition, the long term renovation strategy shallcould contribute to the alleviation of energy poverty.
Amendment 312 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point b a (new)
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 2 a – paragraph 3 a (new)
(ba) the following paragraph is added: ’3a. In order to support the further development of energy efficiency, the Member States of the European Union shall introduce mechanisms for supporting SMEs in new forms of training and qualification, strengthening informal training schemes and prioritize the allocation of parts of the European Social Fund to increase the upskill of blue-collar workers in energy efficiency for the construction sector.’
Amendment 357 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
‘2. Member States shallmay ensure that in all new non-residential buildings and in all existing non-residential buildings undergoing major renovation related to the electrical infrastructure of the building with more than ten parking spaces, at least one of every ten is equipped with ainfrastructure for the future set-up of recharging points within the meaning of Directive 2014/94/EU on the deployment of alternative fuels infrastructure17 , which is capable of starting and stopping charging in reaction to price signals. This requirement shallmay apply to all non- residential buildings, with more than ten parking spaces, as of 1 January 2025. __________________ 17 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1 OJ L 307, 28.10.2014, p. 1
Amendment 385 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 3
Article 8 – paragraph 3
3. Member States shallmay ensure that newly built residential buildings and those undergoing major renovations related to the electrical infrastructure of the building, the adjacent or built-in parking slots, with more than ten parking spaces, include the pre- cabling tube to enable the installation of recharging points for electric vehicles for every parking space.
Amendment 430 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 6 – subparagraph 1
The Commission is empowered to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 23 supplementing this Directive with a definition of ‘smartness indicator’ and with the conditions under which the ‘smartness indicator’ would be provided as additional information to prospective new tenants or buyers. The Commission must firstly carry out a public consultation with the relevant interest groups and Member States to determine the definition of the smartness indicator and provisions concerning its implementation.
Amendment 454 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6 – point a
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 10 – paragraph 6
Article 10 – paragraph 6
‘6. Member States shall link their financial measures for energy efficiency improvements in the renovation of buildings to the energy savings achieved due to such renovation. These savings shall be determined by comparing energy performance certificates issued before and after renovation – provided this is economically proportionate in the light of the extent of the renovation. The renovation measures carried out shall be indicated in the energy performance certificate.’;
Amendment 584 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Articles 5, 8 and 22 is 22 shall be conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in thisfor a period of five years beginning on [xx.xx.xxxx]. The Commission shall make a report in respect of the delegated powers not later than six months before the end of the five- year period. The delegation of powers shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 24.
Amendment 585 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. TWithout prejudice to the deadline referred to in Article 5(1), the powers to adopt the delegated acts referred to in Article 5, 8 and 22 shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [date of the entry into force…until [xx.xx.xxx].
Amendment 587 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Articles 5, 8 and 22 may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of the power specified in that decision. It shall take effect the day following the publication of the decision in the Official Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated acts already in forceAs soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament, to the Council and to the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 588 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Directive 2010/31/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Before the adoption of a delegated act, the Commission shall consult experts designated by each Member State in accordance with the principles laid down in the Inter-institutional Agreement on Better Law-Making of 13 April 201618 The powers to adopt delegated acts are conferred on the Commission subject to the conditions laid down in Articles 24 and 25. __________________ 18 OJ L 123, 12.5.2016, p. 1
Amendment 589 #
2016/0381(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2010/31/EU
Articles 24 and 25
Articles 24 and 25
(12) Articles 24 and 25 are deleted; replaced by the following ‘Article 24 1. The delegation of powers referred to in Articles 5 and 22 may be revoked by the European Parliament or by the Council. 2. The institution which has commenced an internal procedure for deciding whether to revoke the delegation of powers shall endeavour to inform the other institution and the Commission within a reasonable time before the final decision is taken, indicating the delegated powers which could be subject to revocation and possible reasons for a revocation. 3. The decision of revocation shall put an end to the delegation of the powers specified in that decision. It shall take effect immediately or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of the delegated acts already in force. It shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union. Article 25 Objections to delegated acts 1. The European Parliament or the Council may object to a delegated act within a period of two months from the date of notification. At the initiative of the European Parliament or the Council that period shall be extended by two months. 2. If, on expiry of that period, neither the European Parliament nor the Council have objected to the delegated act it shall be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and shall enter into force on the date stated therein. The delegated act may be published in the Official Journal of the European Union and enter into force before the expiry of that period, if the European Parliament and the Council have both informed the Commission of their intention not to raise objections. 3. If the European Parliament or the Council objects to a delegated act, it shall not enter into force. The institution which object shall state the reasons for objecting to the delegated act.’
Amendment 139 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
6. ‘active customer’ means a customer or a group of jointly acting customers who consume, store or sell electricity generated on their premisesbehind the point of their connection to the grid, including through aggregators, or participate in demand response or energy efficiency schemes provided that these activities do not constitute their primary commercial or professional activity;
Amendment 144 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
7. 'local energy community' means: an association, a cooperative, a partnership, a non-profit organisation or other legal entity which is effectively controlled by local shareholders or members, generally value rather than profit-driven, involved in distributed generation and in performing activities of a distribution system operator, supplier or aggregator at local level, including across borders;SME or a not-for-profit organisation, the shareholders or members of which cooperate in the generation, distribution, storage or supply of energy at local level, including across borders, fulfilling at least four out of the following criteria: (a) shareholders or members are natural persons, local authorities, including municipalities, or SMEs; (b) at least 51% of the shareholders or members with voting rights of the entity are natural persons; (c) at least 51% of the shares or participation rights of the entity are owned by local members, i.e. representatives of local public and local private socio-economic interests or citizen having a direct interest in the community activity and its impacts; (d) at least 51% of the seats in the board of directors or managing bodies of the entity are reserved to local members, i.e. representatives of local public and local private socioeconomic interests or citizens having a direct interest in the community activity and its impacts; (e) the community has not installed more than 5 MW of capacity for electricity, heating and cooling and transport as a yearly average in the previous 5 year.
Amendment 183 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
20. ‘near-real time’ means, in the context of smart metering, the time, usually down to seconds, that elapses between data recording and their automated processing and transmission for use or information purposes;
Amendment 211 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 47 a (new)
47a. 'billing' means a written statement of the money owed for goods or services and containing the minimum information defined in Annex II.1
Amendment 213 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
'billing information' means separate additional information about consumers’ consumption and rights, as defined in Annex II.2 and II.5, and shall not constitute a request for payment.
Amendment 341 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 8
Article 10 – paragraph 2 – point a – paragraph 1 – indent 8
- information relating to consumer rights, including on the complaint handling and all of the information referred to in this point, clearly communicated through billing information or the electricity undertaking’s web site.
Amendment 402 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that every final customer is entitled, on request, tothere are no barriers for suppliers to offer a dynamic electricity price contract by his supplito final customers.
Amendment 498 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. Member States shall ensure that final customers are entitled to receive all relevant demand response data or data on supplied and sold electricity at least once per yearon a regular basis.
Amendment 565 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 15 – paragraph 2
Article 15 – paragraph 2
2. The energy installation required for the activities of the active customer may be managed by a third party for installation, operation, including metering and maintenance.
Amendment 589 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) benefit from a non-discriminatory treatment with regard to their activities, rights and obligations as final customers, generators, distribution system operators, suppliers or aggregators;
Amendment 601 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 16 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) are subject to fair, proportionate and transparent procedures and cost reflective chargeshould contribute in a cost- reflective and fair manner to network charges and policy costs.
Amendment 624 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 16 – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) system users, shareholders or members are allowed to leave a local energy community; in such cases Article 12 shall apply;
Amendment 727 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that bills fulfil the minimum requirements for billing and billing information abilling and billing information fulfil the minimum requirements set out in Annex II. The information contained in bills shall be correct, clear, and concise and presented in a manner that facilitates comparison by consumers.
Amendment 755 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. Where final customers have meters that allow remote reading by the operator, accurate billing information based on actual consumption shall be provided at least once a month in electronic form upon request.
Amendment 767 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Article 18 – paragraph 7
Amendment 807 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the metering systems accurately measure actual electricity consumption and provide to final customers information on actual time of use. That information shall be made easily available and visualised to final customers at no additional cost and at near-real time in order to support automated energy efficiency programmes, demand response and other services;.
Amendment 821 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) if final customers request it, unvalidated near-real time metering data on their electricity input and off-take shall be made available to them, via a local standardised communication interface and/or remote access, or to a third party acting on their behalf, in an easily understandable format as provided for in Article 24, allowing them to compare deals on a like-for- like basis;
Amendment 846 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall define a commonnational data format and a transparent procedure for eligible parties to have access to the data listed under Article 23 (1), in order to promote competition in the retail market and avoid excessive administrative costs for the eligible parties.
Amendment 847 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Article 24 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) (3) The introduction of an EU- wide data format must not negatively affect existing national data formats or data exchange platforms. In countries where no such platforms have been established, the Austrian model of the “Energy Management Data Exchange” (EDA) platform can serve as a best practice model.
Amendment 861 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 24 – paragraph 2
Article 24 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission, by means of implementing acts adopted in accordance with the advisory procedure referred to in Article 68, shall determine may determine with the involvement of the concerned parties and subject to a through cost- benefit analysis demonstrating the added value provided a set of principles for a common European data format andramework to support non- discriminatory and transparent procedures for accessing to the data, listed under Article 23 (1), that will replace national data format and procedure adopted by Member States in accordance with paragraph 1. Member States shall ensure that market participants apply a common European data formatparagraph 1 of Article 23. Such principles shall be taken into account by Member States when developing their national data format and procedure in accordance with paragraph 1.
Amendment 907 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 31 – paragraph 5
Article 31 – paragraph 5
5. Each distribution system operator shall procure the energy it uses to cover energy losses and the non-frequency ancillary services in its system according to transparent, and non-discriminatory and market based procedures, whenever it has such a function. Unless justified by a cost- benefit analysis, the procurement of non- frequency ancillary services by a distribution system operator shall be transparent, and non- discriminatory and market-based ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources, demand response, energy storage facilities and aggregators, in particular by requiring regulatory authorities or distribution system operators in close cooperation with all market participants, to define technical modalities for participation in these markets on the basis of the technical requirements of these markets and the capabilities of all market participants .
Amendment 911 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States and National Regulatory Authorities shall provide the necessary technology neutral regulatory framework to allow and incentivise distribution system operators to procure services in order to improve efficiencies in the operation and development of the distribution system, including local congestion management, when such services are deemed appropriate in the customer interest. In particular, regulatory frameworks shall enable distribution system operators to procure services from resources such as distributed generation, demand response or storage and consider energy efficiency measures, which may supplant the need to upgrade or replace electricity capacity and which support the efficient and secure operation of the distribution system. Distribution system operators shall procure these services according to transparent, non-discriminatory and market based procedures.
Amendment 922 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 32 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Distribution system operators shall define, at the European level, via EU DSO entity, standardised market products for the services procured, ensuring effective participation of all market participants including renewable energy sources, demand response, and aggregators, where efficient. Distribution system operators shall exchange all necessary information and coordinate with transmission system operators in order to ensure the optimal utilisation of resources, ensure the secure and efficient operation of the system and facilitate market development. Distribution system operators shall be adequately remunerated for the procurement of such services in order to recover at least the corresponding expensereasonable and efficient costs, including the necessary information and communication technologies expenses, including expenses which correspond to the necessary information and communication infrastructure.
Amendment 925 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 32 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The development of a distribution system shall be based on a transparent network development plan that distribution system operators shall spubmilish at least every two years to the regulatory authority. The network development plan shall provide transparency on the medium and long term flexibility services needed, contain the planned investments for the next five to ten years, with particular emphasis on the main distribution infrastructure which isare required in order to connect new generation capacity and new loads including re- charging points for electric vehicles. The network development plan shall also demonstrate the use of demand response, energy efficiency, energy storage facilities or other resources that distribution system operator is using as an alternative to system expansion. The DSO shall consult all current or potential system users on the network development plan. The DSO shall publish the result of the consultation process. The regulatory authority may decide the extent of the requirements that applies to distribution system operators based on their size, scope and voltage.
Amendment 943 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Article 33 – paragraph 2
Amendment 974 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 1
Article 36 – paragraph 1
1. Distribution system operators shall not be allowed to own, develop, manage or operate energy storage facilities connected to the distribution grid in order to fulfil its obligations under this regulation for the efficient, reliable and secure operation of the distribution system, if the distribution system lacks the necessary and functional storage capacity for grid operation. In this case the Distribution System Operator is not allowed to participate with this storage in any market.
Amendment 981 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Article 36 – paragraph 2
Amendment 998 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 36 – paragraph 4
Article 36 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1016 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point i
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point i
(i) procuring balancillaryng services from market participants to ensure operational security.
Amendment 1022 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j
Article 40 – paragraph 1 – point j
(j) adopting a framework for the cooperation and coordination between regionalsecuring non-frequency ancillary services to ensure operational centres.security
Amendment 1034 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 2
Article 40 – paragraph 2
2. Member States may provide that one or several responsibilities listed under points (a) to (j) of paragraph 1 be assigned to a transmission system operator other than the one which owns the transmission system to which the concerned responsibilities would otherwise be applicable. The transmission system operator to which the tasks are assigned shall be certified as ownership unbundled and fulfil the requirements provided for in Article 43, but does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for. The transmission system operator which owns the transmission system shall fulfil the requirements provided for in Chapter VI and be certified in accordance with Article 43does not have to own the transmission system it is responsible for.
Amendment 1040 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 40 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Transmission system operators may at their own initiative, or at the request of the regulatory authorities, procure non-frequency ancillary services in a market based manner: In performing the task described in point (i) of paragraph 1(i), the transmission system operator shall ensure that the procurement of balancing services and, unless justified by a cost-benefit analysis, non-frequency ancillary services, isshould as far as possible be:
Amendment 1055 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 51 – paragraph 1
Article 51 – paragraph 1
1. At least eEvery two years, transmission system operators shall submit to the regulatory authority a draft ten-year network development plan based on existing and forecast supply and demand after having consulted all the relevant stakeholders. That network development plan shall contain efficient measures in order to guarantee the adequacy of the system and the security of supply. The regulatory authority shall review the draft ten-year network development plan and approve it. Before its approval, it may require the transmission system operator to amend its ten-year network development plan. The transmission system operator shall publish the ten-year network development plan on its website.
Amendment 1089 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 2
Article 54 – paragraph 2
Amendment 1097 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 1104 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 1109 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 54 – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 1112 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 3
Article 54 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1118 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 54 – paragraph 4
Article 54 – paragraph 4
Amendment 1253 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c
Annex I – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) set out clear, objective criteria on which the comparison will be based, displaying included services;
Amendment 1305 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Where appropriate, the following billing information shall be prominently displayed to final customers in or with their bills and periodical settlement billmade available to final customers:
Amendment 1319 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 4
Annex II – point 1 – paragraph 4
In addition, wherever possible and useful, comparisons with an average normalised or benchmarked customer in the same user category shall be made available to final customers in, with or signposted to within, their bills and periodical settlement bills.
Amendment 1328 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Suppliers shall specify in billsing information:
Amendment 1332 #
2016/0380(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Annex II – point 4 – paragraph 2 – point c a (new)
Annex II 4. d
(ca) the country of origin of the electricity purchased
Amendment 200 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Article 8 – paragraph 1
Amendment 236 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 15 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Before taking the decisions provided for in this Regulation, the Agency shall inform the parties to the decision and shall set a time limit for submission of the parties’ observations, taking full account of the urgency, complexity and potential consequences of the matter. The Agency shall ensure that the public and any interested parties are, where appropriate, given objective, reliable and easily accessible information, in particular with regard to the results of its work. Decisions taken by the Agency shall be fully reasoned for the purpose of allowing an appeal on the merits.
Amendment 248 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 17 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 268 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. Decisions of the Administrative Board shall be adopted on the basis of a simpletwo thirds majority of the members present, unless provided otherwise in this Regulation. Each member of the Administrative Board or alternate shall have one vote.
Amendment 289 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point e
(e) adopt, each year the draft programming document referred to in Article 21 before its submission to the Commission for its opinion, and shall, followingafter having received the opinion of the Commission and after having received approval by the Board of Regulators in accordance with Article 23(5)(c), adopt the programming document of the Agency by a two thirds majority its members and shall transmit it to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission. The work programmeing document shall be adopted without prejudice to the annual budgetary procedure and shall be made public.;
Amendment 291 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point s a (new)
(sa) after having considered the Director’s opinion in accordance with Article 25(k) and after having consulted the Board of Regulators and obtained its favourable opinion in accordance with Article 23(5)(e), adopt and publish adequate and proportionate rules of procedure in accordance with Article 15a(5) for all Agency tasks under Chapter I which are not covered by the rules of procedure under Article 20(1)(l), Article 23(2), Article 26(3) or Article 30(3).
Amendment 296 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point l
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point l
(l) market rules shall enable the efficient dispatch of generation assets, storage and demand response;
Amendment 297 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Each year, the Administrative Board shall adopt a programming document containing multi-annual and annual programming, based on a draft put forward by the Director and approved by the Board of Regulators, taking into account the opinion of the Commission and in relation to multiannual programming after consulting the European Parliament. It shall forward it to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission no later than 31 January each year.
Amendment 304 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 2
Article 21 – paragraph 2
2. The annual work programme shall comprise detailed objectives and expected results including performance indicators. It shall also contain a description of the actions to be financed and an indication of the financial and human resources allocated to each action, including reference to the Agency working group tasked with drawing up the respective documents, in accordance with the principles of activity-based budgeting and management. The annual work programme shall be coherent with the multi-annual work programme referred to in paragraph 4. It shall clearly indicate tasks that have been added, changed or deleted in comparison with the previous financial year. Annual and multi- annual programming shall include the strategy for relations with third countries or international organisations referred to in Article 43 and the actions linked to that strategy.
Amendment 317 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. All market participants shall aim for system balance and shall be financially responsible for imbalances they cause in the system. They shall either be balance responsible parties or delegate their responsibility to a balance responsible party of their choice. In addition, principles set out in point (i) of Article 3(1) shall apply to balancing responsibility.
Amendment 321 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. The Board of Regulators and its sub- committees pursuant to Article 7 shall act by a simpletwo-thirds majority of the members present, with one vote for each member, except for the opinion pursuant to paragraph 5(b) which shall be taken on the basis of a two-thirds majority of its members present.
Amendment 324 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) review, revise and provide opinions to the Director on theall documents containing opinions, recommendations and decisions referred to in Articles 43 to 14 and 16, which are considered for adoption. In its opinions, the Board of Regulators shall give utmost account to the recommendations of the Director pursuant to Article 25(c) or give a statement of grounds as to why it does not. In addition, the Board of Regulators, within its field of competence, shall provide guidance to the Director and the Agency working groups in the execution of histheir tasks, with the exception of decisiontasks pursuant to Article 16(6) of Regulation 1227/2001138. __________________ 38 Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 25 October on wholesale energy market integrity and transparency, OJ L 326, 8.12.2011, p. 1.
Amendment 333 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 338 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) deliver an opinion to the Administrative Board on the candidate to be appointed as Director and on the extension of the Director’s term of office in accordance with Article 20(1)(a), Article 24(2) and Article 24(24).
Amendment 340 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) in accordance with Article 20(1)(e) and Article 25(f) and in line with the preliminary draft budgetovisional draft estimate established in accordance with Article 33(1) to 33(3)(1), approve the draft multi-annual and annual programming put forward by the Director and the work programme of the Agency for the coming year and present it by 1 September of each year for adoption by the Administrative Board.
Amendment 343 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 5 – point d a (new)
(da) provide an opinion to the Administrative Board on the rules of procedure under Article 20(1)(t).
Amendment 352 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Amendment 355 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) draft , adopt and publish opinions, recommendations and decisions. ODocuments containing opinions, recommendations and decisions referred to in Articles 3 to 114 and 14 ,6 shall only be adopted if they have received a favourable opinion of the Board of Regulators. When passing draft documents prepared by the working groups pursuant to Article 30(4) or a sub-group of the BoR pursuant to Article 7(2) to the BoR for its opinion, the Director may assess these documents with a view to their contribution to the internal energy market and make corresponding recommendations to the BoR;
Amendment 368 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
Article 25 – paragraph 1 – point k a (new)
(ka) provide an opinion to the Administrative Board on the rules of procedure under Article 20(1)(t).
Amendment 370 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 26 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
The Board of Appeal shall adopt and publish its rules of procedure. Those rules shall set out in detail the arrangements governing the organisation and functioning of the Board of Appeal and the rules of procedures applicable to appeals before the Board, pursuant to this Article 29. The Board of Appeal shall submit to the Commission its draft rules of procedure. The Commission shall deliver an opinionbudget of the Agency shall comprise a separate budget line for the financing onf the draft rules of procedure within three months from the date of receipt of the rules. The Board of Appeal shall adopt and publish its rules of procedure within two months after receipt of the Commission's opinion. Any subsequent substantial changes to the rules of procedure shall be notified to the Commission. The Commission shall subsequently deliver an opinion on those changefunctioning of the registry for the Board of Appeal and of an appropriate number of staff to prepare its decisions.
Amendment 378 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1
Article 30 – paragraph 1
1. Where justified and in particular to support the regulatory work of the Director and of the Board of Regulators on regulatory issues, the Administrative BoardBoard of Regulators and the Director jointly may establish working groups.
Amendment 379 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Marginal pPricing or pay-as bid shall be used for the settlement of balancing energy. Market participants shall be allowed to bid as close to real time as possible, and at least after the intraday cross-zonal gate closure time determined in accordance with Article 529 of Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/122234. _________________ 34 Commission Regulation (EU) 2015/1222 of 24 July 2015 establishing a guideline on capacity allocation and congestion management (OJ L 197, 25.7.2015, p. 24).
Amendment 380 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 30 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The Agency Working Groups, under the guidance of the Board of Regulators, shall carry out the activities assigned to them in the programming document adopted pursuant to Article 20(1)(e) and any activities assigned to them by the Board of Regulators and the Director.
Amendment 391 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 30 – paragraph 3
Article 30 – paragraph 3
3. The Administrative BoardDirector and the Board of Regulators jointly shall adopt and publish internal rules of procedure for the functioning of the working groups. The Board of Regulators shall appoint working groups chairs.
Amendment 463 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1
1. There shall be no maximum limit of the wholesale electricity price unless it is set at the value of lost load as determined in accordance with Article 10. There shall be no minimum limit of the wholesale electricity price unless it is set at a value of minus 2000 € or less and, in the event that it is or anticipated to be reached, set at a lower value for the following day. This provision shall apply, inter alia, to bidding and clearing in all timeframes and include balancing energy and imbalanceIn strongly interconnected markets, the level of technical price limits should be the same among all bidding zones and markets to avoid market distortions. There shall be no minimum limit of the wholesale electricity prices.
Amendment 503 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. When dispatching electricity generating installations, transmission system operators shall give priority to generating installations using renewable energy sources or high-efficiency cogeneration from small generating installations or generating installations using emerging technologies to the following extent:
Amendment 509 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 11 – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 527 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Article 11 – paragraph 3
Amendment 567 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2
2. The resources curtailed or redispatched shall be selected amongst generation or demand facilities submitting offers for curtailment or redispatching using market-based mechanisms and be financially compensatepaid. Non-market- based curtailment or redispatching of generation or redispatching of demand response shall only be used upon a decision of national regulatory authority, in cases where no market-based alternative is available, where all available market-based resources have been used, or where the number of generation or demand facilities available in the area where suitable generation or demand facilities for the provision of the service are located is too low to ensure effective competition. The provision of market-based resources shall be open to all generation technologies, storage and demand response, including operators located in other Member States unless technically not feasible.
Amendment 622 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 12 – paragraph 5 – point d
Amendment 628 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – introductory part
6. Where non-market based curtailment or redispatching is used, it shall be subject to financial compensationpayment by the system operator requesting the curtailment or redispatching to the owner of the curtailed or redispatched generation or demand facility. Financial compensation shall at least be equal to the highest of the following elements: A methodology for determining financial compensation shall be established by the relevant regulatory authority and shall consider additional operating cost caused by the curtailment or redispatching.
Amendment 633 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point a
Amendment 635 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 12 – paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 674 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. The transmission system operators participating in the bidding zone review shall submit a proposal to the Commission and Member States of the Capacity Calculation Region regarding whether to amend or maintain the bidding zone configuration. Based on that proposal, where there is no agreement between Member States in the Capacity Calculation Region, the Commission shall adopt a decision whether to amend or maintain the bidding zone configuration, by clearly showing the issues at stake together with an assessment of all available solutions on an equal basis, [no later than 6 months after entry into force of this Regulation, specific date to be inserted by OP] or by six months after the conclusion of the bidding zone configuration launched in accordance with points (a), (b) or (c) of Article 32(1) of Regulation (EU) 2015/1222, whichever comes later.
Amendment 679 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Amendment 709 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 4
Article 14 – paragraph 4
4. Capacity shall be allocated only by means of explicit capacity auctions or implicit auctions including both capacity and energy. Both methods may coexist on the same interconnection. For intra-day trade continuous trading shall be used, which may be complemented by auctions in accordance with Regulation (EU) 2015/1222. By 2024 implicit auctions shall be used for intra-day time frame.
Amendment 716 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 7 – subparagraph 2
Upon request by a transmission system operator, the relevant regulatory authority may grant a derogation from the first subparagraph where it is necessary for maintaining operational security or where it is beneficial to economic efficiency at Union level. Such a derogation, which may not relate to curtailment of already allocated capacities pursuant to paragraph 5, shall be limited in time, strictly limited to what is necessary, and avoid discrimination between internal and cross- zonal exchanges. Before granting a derogation, the relevant regulatory authority shall consult the regulatory authorities of other Member States forming part of an affected capacity calculation region. In case a regulatory authority disagrees with the proposed derogation, the Agency shall decide on the derogation pursuant to Article 6(8)(a) [recast of Regulation (EC) No 713/2009 as proposed by COM(2016) 863/2]. The justification and reasons for the derogation shall be published. Where a derogation is granted, the relevant transmission system operators shall develop and publish a methodology and projects that shall provide a long-term solution to the issue that the derogation seeks to address. The derogation shall expire when the time limit is reached or, once the solution is applied, whichever is earlier. In case a derogation is not granted, it should be considered as a reason to start a bidding zone review process in accordance with Articles 32 to 34 of Regulation (EU) 2015/1222.
Amendment 731 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 1
Article 16 – paragraph 1
1. Charges applied by network operators for access to networks , including charges for connection to the networks, charges for use of networks, and, where applicable, charges for related network reinforcements, shall be transparent, take into account the need for network security and flexibility and reflect actual costs incurred insofar as they correspond to those of an efficient and structurally comparable network operator and are applied in a non-discriminatory manner. In particular, they shall be applied in a way which does not discriminate between production connected at the distribution level and production connected at the transmission level, either positively or negatively. Charges for generators (G- component) shall not differ between member states. They shall not discriminate against energy storage and shall not create disincentives for participation in demand response. Without prejudice to paragraph 3, those charges shall not be distance- related.
Amendment 766 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 8
Article 16 – paragraph 8
8. Regulatory authorities shallmay provide incentives to distribution system operators to procure services for the operation and development of their networks and integrate innovative solutions in the distribution systems, when such incentives are deemed to bring relevant benefits for the consumers and always taking into account local specificities. For that purpose regulatory authorities shall recognise as eligible and include all rereasonablev ant costs ind efficient costs in allowed revenues covered by distribution tariffs and introduce performance targets in order to incentivise distribution system operators to raise efficiencies, including energy efficiency, in their networks.
Amendment 776 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
Article 16 – paragraph 9 – introductory part
9. By [OP: please add specific date – three months after entry into force] the Agency shall provide a recommendation addressed to regulatory authorities on the progressive NRAs cooperating in the framework of the Agency shall define a publication template to favour transparency in the setting and structure of transmission tariffs. The template shall address at least the following Minimum Publication Requirements regarding Tariff Charges: (a) the ratio of tariffs applied to producers and to consumers; (b) the costs and/or allowed or target revenue of the transmission system operator to be reconvergence of transmission and distribution tariff methodologies. That recommendation shall address at least: ed by tariffs; (c) time differentiated network tariffs; (d) locational signals; (e) the relationship between transmission and distribution tariffs (f) groups of network users subject to tariffs, including tariff exemptions. By [OP: please add specific date – six months after entry into force], and afterwards regularly every two years, the national regulatory authority or the transmission system operator(s), as decided by the national regulatory authority, shall publish information according to the Minimum Publication Requirements template, on the methodology for calculating the respective network tariffs.
Amendment 794 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 10
Article 16 – paragraph 10
10. Without prejudice to further harmonisation by way of delegated acts pursuant to Article 55(1)(k)The information published pursuant to Article 16(9) shall be accessible to the public, fregulatory authorities shall take the Agency's recommendation duly into consideration when approving or fixing transmission tariffs or their methodologies in accordance with Article 59(6)(a) of [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2]e of charge and of any limitations as to its use. It shall be published: a) in a user-friendly manner; b) in a clear, easily accessible way and on a non-discriminatory basis; c) in a downloadable format; d) in one or more of the official languages of the Member State and, unless one of the official languages of the Member State is German, to the extent possible, in German.
Amendment 800 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 16 – paragraph 11
Article 16 – paragraph 11
11. The Agency shall monitor the implementation of its recommendation and provide a report to the Commission by 31st January each year. It shall update the recommendation at least once every two yearregularly publish a summary report on the information published by the national regulatory authorities or transmission system operators pursuant to Article 16(9). After two editions of the summary report, the Agency may provide an opinion addressed to regulatory authorities on the transparency of transmission tariffs.
Amendment 821 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 17 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 844 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 18 – paragraph 1
Article 18 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall monitor resource adequacy within their territory baseduse the results onf the European resource adequacy assessment pursuant to Article 19 to verify the resource adequacy concerns within their territory.
Amendment 892 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 1
Article 19 – paragraph 1
1. The European resource adequacy assessment shall cover the overall adequacy of the electricity system to supply current and projected demdetermine resource adequacy concerns in the Union, within the relevant Member States in the system operation region ands for electricity for a ten-year period from the date of that assessment, in a yearly resolutiach Member State, and where relevant down to each bidding zone.
Amendment 979 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 4
Article 21 – paragraph 4
4. Cross-border participation in market-wide capacity mechanisms shall not change, alter or otherwise impact cross- zonal schedules and physical flows between Member States which shall be determined solely by the outcome of capacity allocation pursuant to Article 14.
Amendment 980 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Article 21 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1020 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 1
Article 23 – paragraph 1
1. To address residual concerns that cannot be eliminated economically by the measures pursuant to Article 18(3), Member States may introduce capacity mechanisms, subject to the provisions of this Aarticle and to the Union State aid rules.
Amendment 1073 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 4
Article 23 – paragraph 4
4. Generation capacity for which a final investment decision has been made after [OP: entry into force] shall only be eligible to participate in a capacity mechanism if its emissions are below 550 gr CO2/kWh. If CHP is used, both, power and heat output have to be considered in the calculation of the specific emissions. Generation capacity emitting 550 gr CO2/kWh or more shall not be committed in capacity mechanisms 5 years after the entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 1087 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Article 23 – paragraph 5
Amendment 1132 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
Article 27 – paragraph 1 – point j a (new)
(j a) cooperate with EU DSO entity and adopt best practice on the coordinated operation and planning of transmission and distribution systems including issues such as exchange of data between operators and coordination of distributed energy resources;
Amendment 1209 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 34 – paragraph 1 – point m
(m) upfront identification of potential regional crisis scenarios according to Article 6(1) of [Regulation on risk preparedness as proposed by COM(2016) 862] if this task is delegated by ENTSO for Electricity;, tore the original Commission’s text.
Amendment 1348 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point c
(c) identify investment gaps, notably with respect to cross-border capacities by analysing target values in MW for transfer capacity at bidding zone boundaries.
Amendment 1352 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
Article 45 – paragraph 1 – point 1 (new)
(1) The draft Union-wide network plan shall be submitted to the Agency for an opinion.The ENTSO-E shall amend the Union-wide network development plan in accordance with this opinion and resubmit the amended plan to the Agency.The agency shall recommend the Union-wide network development plan to the Commission, if deemed adequate.
Amendment 1353 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 45 – paragraph 2
Article 45 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency shall provide an opinion on the national ten-year network development plans to assess their consistency with the draft Union -wide network development plan. If the Agency, in consultation with the concerned national regulatory authority, identifies inconsistencies between a national ten-year network development plan and the Union - wide network development plan, it shall, in close cooperation with all concerned regulatory authorities, recommend amending the national ten-year network development plan or the draft Union - wide network development plan as appropriate. If such national ten-year network development plan is elaborated in accordance with Article 51 of [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2], the Agency shall recommend that the competent national regulatory authority amend the national ten-year network development plan in accordance with Article 51(7) of that Directive and inform the Commission thereof. An investment which is objected by the Agency, after having consulted the concerned national regulatory authorities, shall not be part of the Union-wide network development plan.
Amendment 1369 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Article 49 – paragraph 1
Distribution system operators which are not part of a vertically integrated undertaking or which are unbundled according to the provisions of Article 35 [recast of Directive 2009/72/EC as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2], shall cooperate at Union level through a European Entity for Distribution system operators ("EU DSO entity"), in order to promote the completion and functioning of the internal market in electricity, and to promote optimal management and a coordinated operation of distribution and transmission systems. Distribution system operators who wish to participate in the EU DSO entity shall become registered members of the entity. Registered members may participate in the EU DSO entity directly or be represented by the national or European association of their choice.
Amendment 1382 #
2016/0379(COD)
1. By [OP: twelve months after entry into force], the distribution system operatorsregistered members, either participating directly or being represented by the national or European associations of their choice, with the administrative support of the Agency, shall submit to the Commission and to the Agency the draft statutes, a list of registered members, the draft rules of procedure, including the rules of procedures on the consultation with ENTSO for Electricity- E and other stakeholders and the financing rules, of the EU DSO entity to be established.
Amendment 1445 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 53 – paragraph 1
Article 53 – paragraph 1
1. Distribution system operators shall cooperate withand transmission system operators shall cooperate in planning and operating their networks. In particular, transmission and distribution system operators shall exchange all necessary information and data regarding, the performance of generation assets and demand side response, the daily operation of their networks and the long-term planning of network investments, with the view to ensure the cost-efficient, development and operation and the secure and reliable development and operation of their networks.
Amendment 1460 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The Commission is empowered for five years to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 63 concerning the establishment of network codes in cover the following areas:
Amendment 1463 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point g
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point g
(g) capacity-allocation and congestion- management rules including curtailment of generation and redispatch of generation and demand ;
Amendment 1469 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point k
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point k
Amendment 1477 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point m
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point m
Amendment 1483 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point o
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point o
Amendment 1485 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point p
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point p
Amendment 1494 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 55 – paragraph 2
Article 55 – paragraph 2
2. The Commission shall, after consulting the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity, the EU DSO entity and the other relevant stakeholders, establish a priority list every three years, identifying the areas set out in paragraph 1 to be included in the development of network codes. If the subject-matter of the network code is directly related to the operation of the distribution system and less relevant for the transmission system, the Commission mayshall require the EU DSO entity for electricity instead of the ENTSO for Electricity to convene a drafting committee and submit a proposal for a network code to the agency.
Amendment 1516 #
2016/0379(COD)
13. Where the Commission proposes to adopt a network code on its own initiative, the Commission shall consult the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity, the EU DSO entity and all relevant stakeholders in regard to the draft network code during a period of no less than two months.
Amendment 1539 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 57 – paragraph 7
Article 57 – paragraph 7
7. When adopting or amending gGuidelines, the Commission shall consult the Agency, the ENTSO for Electricity, the EU DSO entity and other stakeholders where relevant.
Amendment 1553 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 3
Article 63 – paragraph 3
3. The delegation of power referred to in Article 31(3), Article 46(4), Article 55(1), Article 56(1) and (4), and Article 59(11) may be revoked at any time by the European Parliament or by the Council. A decision to revoke shall put an end to the delegation of power specified in that decision. It shall take effectshall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from [the date of entry into force of this Regulation]. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end onf the day following the publication of the decision in the Offfive-year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of an identicial Journal of the European Union or at a later date specified therein. It shall not affect the validity of any delegated act already in forceduration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.
Amendment 1557 #
2016/0379(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 63 – paragraph 5
Article 63 – paragraph 5
5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and, to the Council and the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 42 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) Due to the close interconnection of the Union electricity grid and the increasing need to cooperate with neighbouring countries to maintain grid stability and integrate large volumes of renewable energies, regional operational centres will play an important role for the coordination of transmission system operators. The Agency should guarantee regulatory oversight over the regional operational centres where necessary. Former the Agency should be informed about the regional decisions from the regional operational centres and the transmission system operators.
Amendment 58 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Since the stepwise harmonisation of the Union energy markets involves finding regional solutions regularly as an interim step, it is appropriate to reflect the regional dimension of the internal market and to provide for appropriate governance mechanisms. Regulators responsible for coordinated regional approvaldecisions should be able to prepare Board of Regulators decisions on issues of regional relevance in a regional subcommittee of the Board of Regulators, unless those issues are of general importance for the Union.
Amendment 65 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The Agency should exercise its decision-making powers in line with the principles of fair, transparent and reasonable decision-making. All procedural rules of the Agency should bfollow adequate procedural rules, who are laid down in its rules of procedures.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 34
Recital 34
(34) Through the cooperation of national regulators within the Agency it is evident that majority decisions are a key pre- requisite to achieve progress on matters concerning the internal energy market which have significant economic effects in various Member States. National regulators should therefore vote with simpletwo-thirds majority within the Board of Regulators. The Agency should be accountable for its decision making to the European Parliament, the Council and the Commission, where appropriate.
Amendment 118 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) submit a decision on non-binding framework guidelines to the Commission where it is requested to do so under Article 55(3) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009. The Agency shall review the non-binding framework guideline and re-submit it to the Commission where requested to do so under Article ) 55(6) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or Article 6(4) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009.;
Amendment 123 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) submit a decision on the revised network code to the Commission in accordance with Article 55(10) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or pursuant to Article 6(9) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009. The Agency shall prepare and submit a draft network code to the Commission where it is requested to do so under Article 55(11) of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or Article 6(10) of Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 ;
Amendment 134 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In cases where the network codes and guidelines developed pursuant to Chapter VII of [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] provide for the development of proposals for terms and conditions or methodologies for the implementation of those network codes and guidelines which require regulatory approval by all regulatory authorities or by all regulators of the concerned region, the proposed terms and conditions or methodologies shall be submitted for revision and approval to the Agency. Before approving the terms and conditions or methodologies, the Agency shall revise and change them where necessary in order to ensure that they are in line with the purpose of the network code or guideline and contribute to market integration, non-discrimination and the efficient functioning of the market. The procedure for the coordination of regional tasks in accordance with Article 7 shall applyective competition and the proper functioning of the market.
Amendment 140 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Amendment 142 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. The Agency shall adopt individual recommendations, opinions and decisions on technical issues where those decisions are provided for in [OP: recast Electricity Directive as proposed by COM(2016) 864/2], Directive 2009/73/EC, [OP: recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] or, Regulation (EC) No 715/2009 or any network codes or guidelines adopted on the basis of these Directives and Regulations.
Amendment 146 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2
Article 6 – paragraph 2
2. The Agency may, in accordance with its work programme, at the request of the Commission or at its own initiative, make recommendations to assist regulatory authorities and market players in sharing good practices.
Amendment 158 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 8 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 170 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 1
1. For decisions pursuant to Article 5(2) last sentence of the present Regulation, on joint regional terms and conditions or methodologies to be developed under network codes and guidelines pursuant to Chapter VII of the [recast Electricity Regulation as proposed by COM(2016) 861/2] which regularly concern a limited number of Member States and require a joint regulatory decision at regional level, for regional decisions pursuant to Article 6(8), for regional decisions, opinions and recommendations pursuant to Articles 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12 the Agency may be assisted by a subset of the Board of Regulators, consisting only of the regulatory authorities of the concerned region, following the procedure in paragraphs 2 to 4 of this Article.
Amendment 186 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Board of Regulators shall, if appropriate, and notably taking into account the opinion of the Director, establish a regional subgroup consisting of the concerned members of the Board of Regulators to revise the proposal and make a recommendation to the Board of Regulators on the approval, including possible amendmentdraft the opinions, recommendations and decisions referred to in paragraph 1 and submit them to the Board of Regulators.
Amendment 198 #
2016/0378(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5
Article 7 – paragraph 5
5. The regulatory authorities of the region shall jointly designate a single coordinating national regulatory authority responsible for the coordination of the regional subgroups of the national regulatory authorities. The function of the coordinating national regulatory authority shall rotate every two years. The coordinating national regulatory authority shall act as contact point for all concerned parties, including for the Agency. It may request information relevant for the implementation of regulatory functions at regional level from all concerned parties on its own initiative or at the request of another national regulatory authority or authorities of the region and shall provide the Agency with information concerning the regional activities of the national regulatory authorities of the region. Regulatory authorities acting in regional subgroups of the Board of Regulators shall makeget sufficient resources available to enable the group to carry out its functions.
Amendment 24 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 5 a (new)
Citation 5 a (new)
– having regard to the reasoned opinions of the national parliaments on the issue of subsidiarity,
Amendment 32 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In a context of interlinked electricity markets and systems, crisis prevention and management cannot be considered a purely national responsibilitymight be placed in a situation whereby they need to be coordinated between the Union and the Member States. A common framework of rules and coordinated procedures are needed, to ensure that Member States and other actors cooperate effectively across borders in a spirit of transparency and solidarity.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) This Regulation sets out a common framework of rules on how to prevent, prepare for and manage electricity crisis situations, bringing more transparency in the preparation phase and during an electricity crisis and ensuring that, even in a crisis, electricity is delivered where it is needed most. It requirescalls on Member States to cooperate at regional level, in a spirit of solidarity. It also sets out a framework for an effective monitoring of security of supply in Europe via the Electricity Coordination Group. This should result in better risk preparedness at a lower cost. It should also strengthen the internal energy market by enhancing trust and confidence across Member States and ruling out inappropriate state interventions in crisis situations, in particular avoiding undue curtailment of cross-border flows.
Amendment 41 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) To facilitate prevention, information exchange and ex-post evaluation of electricity crises, Member States should designate one competent authority as a contact point. This may be an existing or new entity, which will act as an interface between distribution system operators and transmission system operators, whilst respecting the prerogatives of each entity.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) On the basis of this common methodology, ENTSO-E should regularly draw up and update regional crisis scenarios and identify the most relevant risks for each region such as possible changes in the geopolitical situation, extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, fuel shortages or malicious attacks. When considering the crisis scenario of gas fuel shortage, the risk of gas supply disruption should be assessed based on the gas supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios developed by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas pursuant to Article 6.6 of the Gas Security of Supply Regulation [proposed Gas Security of Supply Regulation]. Member States should establish and update their national crisis scenarios on this basis, in principle every three years. The scenarios should provide the basis for the risk- preparedness plans. When identifying risks on national level the Member States should also describe possible risks they see in relation to the ownership of infrastructure relevant for security of supply, and possible measures taken, if any, to address such risks (such as general or sector- specific investment screening laws, special rights for certain shareholders, etc.), with an indication why in their view such measures are justified.
Amendment 50 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) On the basis of this common methodology, ENTSO-E, in cooperation with the Member States, should regularly draw up and update regional crisis scenarios and identify the most relevant risks for each region such as extreme weather conditions, natural disasters, fuel shortages or malicious attacks. When considering the crisis scenario of gas fuel shortage, the risk of gas supply disruption should be assessed based on the gas supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios developed by the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas pursuant to Article 6.6 of the Gas Security of Supply Regulation [proposed Gas Security of Supply Regulation]. Member States should establish and update their national crisis scenarios on this basis, in principle every three years. The scenarios should provide the basis for the risk- preparedness plans. When identifying risks on national level the Member States should also describe possible risks they see in relation to the ownership of infrastructure relevant for security of supply, and possible measures taken, if any, to address such risks (such as general or sector- specific investment screening laws, special rights for certain shareholders, etc.), with an indication why in their view such measures are justified.
Amendment 53 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) A regional approach to identifying risk scenarios and developing preventive and mitigating measures should bring significant benefits in terms of the effectiveness of measures and optimal use of resources. Moreover, in a simultaneous electricity crisis, a coordinated and pre- agreed approach will ensure a consistent response and reduce the risk of negative spill-over effects that purely national measures could have in neighbouring Member States. This Regulation therefore requirescalls on Member States to cooperate in a regional context.
Amendment 73 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) To allow for a swift Union response to changing circumstances as regards risk preparedness in the electricity sector, the power to adopt acts for five years, in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendments of the templates for risk preparedness plans. It is particularly important that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. When preparing and drawing up delegated acts, it should ensure that relevant documents are sent simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council, in good time and in the appropriate manner.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) To allow for a swift Union response to changing circumstances as regards risk preparedness in the electricity sector, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission for five years in respect of amendments of the templates for risk preparedness plans. It is particularly important that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level. When preparing and drawing up delegated acts, it should ensure that relevant documents are sent simultaneously to the European Parliament and the Council, in good time and in the appropriate manner.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. As soon as possible and by [OPOCE to insert exact date: three months after entry into force of this Regulation] at the latest, each Member State shall designate a national governmental or regulatory authority as its competent authority in charge of carrying out tasks set out in this Regulation. Competent Authorities shall cooperate with each other and with distribution system operators for the purposes of this Regulation.
Amendment 90 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Member States shall ensure that all risks relating to security of electricity supply are assessed in accordance with the rules set out in this Regulation and Article 18 of the Electricity Regulation [proposed Electricity Regulation]. To this end, they shall cooperate with ENTSO-E and the regional operational centres, which shall act as operator cooperation platforms with powers to guide national bodies.
Amendment 99 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1
Article 5 – paragraph 1
1. By ...[OPOCE to insert exact date: twohree months after entry into force of this Regulation], ENTSO-E shall submit to the Agency a proposal for a methodology for identifying the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios in a regional context.
Amendment 110 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. Before submitting the proposed methodology, ENTSO-E shall conduct a consultation exercise involving at least the industry and consumer organisations, generators’ and distribution system operators’ representatives, national regulatory authorities and other national authorities. ENTSO-E shall duly take into account the results of the consultation.
Amendment 120 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 1
1. By [OPOCE to insert exact date: ten months after entry into force of this Regulation] and on the basis of the methodology adopted pursuant to Article 5, ENTSO-E shall identify the most relevant electricity crisis scenarios for each region, taking special care to handle the information acquired with due confidentiality. It may delegate tasks relating to the identification of regional crisis scenarios to the regional operational centres.
Amendment 169 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The plan shall be developed in accordance with the template in the Annex. The Commission shall be empowered to adopt delegated acts for five years in accordance with Article 19 to amend this template.
Amendment 170 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. The plan shall be developed in accordance with the template in the Annex. The Commission shall be empowered for five years to adopt delegated acts in accordance with Article 19 to amend this template.
Amendment 203 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. Where necessary and possible Member States shall offer each other assistance to prevent or mitigate an electricity crisis, respecting the prerogatives of the Member States and the autonomy of the national authorities. Such assistance shall be subject to compensation.
Amendment 226 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The powers to adopt the delegated acts as referred to in Article 10(3) shall be conferred on the Commission for an indeterminate period of time from [OPOCE to insert the date of entry into force of this Regulation] period of five years beginning on [xx.xx.xxxx]. The Commission shall submit a report in respect of the delegated powers no later than six months before the end of the five- year period. The delegation of powers shall be automatically extended for periods of an identical duration unless the European Parliament or the Council revokes it in accordance with Article 24.
Amendment 227 #
2016/0377(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 19 – paragraph 5
Article 19 – paragraph 5
5. As soon as it adopts a delegated act, the Commission shall notify it simultaneously to the European Parliament and to the Council, the Council and the Official Journal of the European Union.
Amendment 171 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) New savings should be additional to business as usual, so that savings that would have occurred in any event may not be claimed. In order to calculate the impact of measures introduced only net savings, measured as the change of energy consumption that is directly attributable to the energy efficiency measure in question, may be counted. To calculate net savings Member States should establish a baseline scenario of how the situation would evolve in the absence of the policy in question. The policy intervention should be evaluated against this defined baseline. Member States should take into account that other policy interventions may be undertaken in the same time frame which may also have an impact on energy savings, so that not all changes observed since the introduction of the policy intervention being evaluated can be attributed to that policy measure only. The actions of the obligated, participating or entrusted party should actually contribute to the achievement of the savings claimed to ensure the fulfilment of the materiality requirement.
Amendment 262 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive establishes a common framework of measures to promote energy efficiency within the Union in order to ensure that the Union’s 2020 20 % headline targets and its 2030 30 % bindingcative headline targets on energy efficiency are met and paves the way for further energy efficiency improvements beyond those dates. It lays down rules designed to remove barriers in the energy market and overcome market failures that impede efficiency in the supply and use of energy, and provides for the establishment of indicative national energy efficiency targets and contributions for 2020 and 2030.;
Amendment 300 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) that the Union’s 2020 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 483 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 1 086 Mtoe of final energy;
Amendment 318 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 2
Article 3 – paragraph 2
2. By 30 June 2014, the Commission shall assess progress achieved and whether the Union is likely to achieve energy consumption of no more than 1 483 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 1 086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020.
Amendment 323 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) compare the results under points (a) to (c) with the quantity of energy consumption that would be needed to achieve energy consumption of no more than 1 483 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 1 086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020.
Amendment 339 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 3 – paragraph 4
Article 3 – paragraph 4
4. Each Member State shall set indicative national energy efficiency contributions towards the Union's 2030 target referred to in Article 1 paragraph 1 in accordance with Articles [4] and [6] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union]. When setting those contributions, Member States shall take into account that the Union’s 2030 energy consumption has to be no more than 1 321 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 987 Mtoe of final energy. Member States shall notify those contributions to the Commission as part of their integrated national energy and climate plans in accordance with the procedure pursuant to Articles [3] and [7] to [11] of Regulation (EU) XX/20XX [Governance of the Energy Union].;
Amendment 353 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – title
Article 7 – title
Article 7 Energy savingsefficiency obligation
Amendment 387 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 410 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
For the purposes of point (b), and without prejudice to paragraphs 2 and 3, Member States may count only those energy savings that stem from new policy measures, whether introduced after 31 December 2020 or policy measures introduced during the period from 1 January2014 to 31December 2020before provided it can be demonstrated that those measures result in new individual actions that are undertaken after 31 December 2020 and deliver new savings.
Amendment 462 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. All the options chosen under paragraph 2 taken together must amount to no more than 25 40% of the amount of energy savings referred to in paragraph 1. Member States shall apply and calculate the effect of the options chosen for the periods referred to in points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 separately:
Amendment 491 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 2
Article 7a – paragraph 2
2. Member States shall designate, on the basis of objective and non- discriminatory criteria, obligated parties among energy distributors and/or retail energy sales companies operating in its territory and mayshall include transport fuel distributors or transport fuel retailers operating in its territory. The amount of energy savings needed to fulfil the obligation shall be achieved by the obligated parties among final customers, designated by the Member State, independently of the calculation made pursuant to Article 7(1), or, if Member States so decide, through certified savings stemming from other parties as described in point (b) of paragraph 5.
Amendment 509 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) shall include requirementincentives with a social aim in the saving obligations they impose, including by requiring a share of energy efficiency measures to be implemented as a priority in households affected by energy poverty and in social housing;
Amendment 513 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point c
Article 7a – paragraph 5 – point c
(c) may allow obligated parties to count savings obtained in a given year as if they had instead been obtained in any of the four previous or three following years as long as this is not beyond the end of the obligation periods set out in Article 7(1).
Amendment 520 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 (new)
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 7a – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 7a – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. End-energy savings resulting from the infrastructure for efficient district heating and district cooling (as described in Article 7(2)(c) are creditable for obligated parties."
Amendment 573 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Where the use of individual meters is not technically feasible or where it is not cost- efficient to measure heating or cooling in each building unit or proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings, individual heat cost allocators distributors shall be used to measure heat consumption at each radiator unless it is shown by the Member State in question that the installation of such heat cost allocators distributors would not be cost efficient or technical feasible or proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings. In those cases, alternative cost-efficient methods of heat consumption measurement may be considered. The conditions of technical non-feasibility and non-cost effectiveness shall be clearly set out and published by each Member State.
Amendment 580 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 9a – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
In new buildings of the kind referred to in the first sub-paragraph or when such a building undergoes major renovation, as set out in Directive 2010/31/EU, individual meters shall always be provided– with exception of passive houses – be provided where it is cost-efficient, technical feasible and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings.
Amendment 597 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 10a – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Whenever cost efficient, technical feasible and proportionate in relation to the potential energy savings, Member States shall ensure that billing and consumption information is accurate and based on actual or proportionate consumption, in accordance with points 1 and 2 of Annex VIIa for all final users where meters or cost allocators distributors are installed.
Amendment 606 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) shall require that, if information on the energy billing and historical consumption of final users is available, it be made available, to an energy service provider designated by the final user upon request;
Amendment 610 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 10a – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) shall ensure that appropriate information is provided with the bill based on actual or proportionate consumption to all final users in accordance with point 3 of Annex VII;
Amendment 624 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 12
Directive 2012/27/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 2
Article 23 – paragraph 2
2. The power to adopt delegated acts referred to in Article 22 shall be conferred on the Commission for a period of five years from 4 December 2017. The Commission shall draw up a report in respect of the delegation of power not later than nine months before the end of the five year period. The delegation of power shall be tacitly extended for periods of identical duration, unless the European Parliament or the Council opposes such extension not later than three months before the end of each period.;
Amendment 646 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1 – point b
Annex – point 1 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex V – paragraph 2 – point a
Annex V – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 672 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1 – point b
Annex – point 1 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex V – paragraph 3 – point g
Annex V – paragraph 3 – point g
Amendment 674 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 1 – point b
Annex – point 1 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex V – paragraph 3 – point h
Annex V – paragraph 3 – point h
Amendment 691 #
2016/0376(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex – point 2 – point b
Annex – point 2 – point b
Directive 2012/27/EU
Annex VII a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
Annex VII a – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point c
(c) comparisons of the final users current energy consumption with consumption for the same period in the previous year, in graphic form, climate corrected for heating and cooling;
Amendment 260 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The European Council agreed on 24 October 2014 on the 2030 Framework for Energy and Climate for the Union based on four key targets: at least 40% cut in economy wide greenhouse gas ("GHG") emissions, at least 27% improvement in energy efficiency with a view to a level of 30%, at least 27% for the share of renewable energy consumed in the Union, and at least 15% for electricity interconnection. It specified that the target for renewable energy is bindingcative at Union level and that it will be fulfilled through Member States’ contributions guided by the need to deliver collectively the Union target.
Amendment 783 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) the Union’s 2020 energy consumption is no more than 1 483 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 1 086 Mtoe of final energy, the Union’s 2030 energy consumption is no more than 1 321 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 987 Mtoe of final energy for the first ten- year period;
Amendment 959 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Article 13 – paragraph 3
Amendment 1161 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
Article 21 – paragraph 1 – point e
Amendment 1253 #
2016/0375(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
Article 25 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 – point a
(a) consider whether the Union's milestone of no more than 1483 Mtoe of primary energy andor no more than 1086 Mtoe of final energy in 2020 is achieved;
Amendment 16 #
2016/0374(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3 a (new)
Recital 3 a (new)
(3 a) In line with the Action Plan on VAT, this Directive aims at simpler, more fraud-proof and business-friendly VAT systems across the Member States, as well as keeping pace with today's digital and mobile economy.
Amendment 17 #
2016/0374(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 19 #
2016/0374(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 6 #
2016/0371(CNS)
Draft legislative resolution
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Recalls the exclusive competences of Member States in fiscal matters;
Amendment 252 #
2016/0364(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 18 – point b
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 98 – paragraph 5
Article 98 – paragraph 5
5. The review and evaluation performed by competent authorities shall include the exposure of institutions to the interest rate risk arising from non-trading book activities. Supervisory measures shall be required at least in the case of institutions whose economic value of equity referred to in Article 84(1) declines by more than 15 20% of their Tier 1 capital as a result of a sudden and unexpected change in interest rates as set out in any of six supervisory shock scenarios applied to interest rates..
Amendment 306 #
2016/0364(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 104a – paragraph 6
Article 104a – paragraph 6
Amendment 327 #
2016/0364(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 104c – paragraph 1
Article 104c – paragraph 1
1. Competent authorities shall consulinform the relevant resolution authorities prior to determining anyabout the additional own funds requirement referred to in Article 104(1)(a) and prior to communicating to institutionss imposed on institutions pursuant to article 104(1)(a) and about any expectation for the adjustments to the levels of own funds in accordance with Article 104b. For these purposes, competent authorities shall provide resolution authorities with all available informationcommunicated to institutions in accordance with article 104b.
Amendment 395 #
2016/0364(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 141a
Article 141a
Amendment 409 #
2016/0364(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 141a – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 141a – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1,An institution that does not have own funds and eligible liabilities in an amount and of the quality needed to meet at the same time the requirement defined in Article 128(6) (b) and (c) and each of the requirements in Article 92a(1)(a) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 and institution shall not Articles 45c(3)(a), 45c(4)(a)and 45d(1)(b) of Directive 2014/59/EU when the potential additional requirement referred to in this Article is calculated in accordance with Articles 45c(3)(a)and 45c(4)(a) of Directive 2014/59/EU, but which meets each of the requirements of paragraph 1 above, shall be considered as failcing to meet the combined buffer requirement for the purposes of Article 141 wa substantive impediment to resolvability as mentioned in Article 17 (3) of Directive 2014/59/EU. It shall propose, as described in Article 17 (3) of Directive 2014/59/EU, possible measures to ensure compliance. The re all the following conditions are met: levant authorities shall examine these measures and consult with each other, and may make use of the powers referred to in Article45 (k) of Directive 2014/59/EU.
Amendment 410 #
2016/0364(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 141a – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 141a – paragraph 2 – point a
Amendment 412 #
2016/0364(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 141a – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 141a – paragraph 2 – point b
Amendment 417 #
2016/0364(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Directive 2013/36/EU
Article 141a – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 141a – paragraph 2 – point c
Amendment 56 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Institutions that are notmaterial subsidiaries of resolution entities should comply with the MREL at individual levelthe consolidated level of the relevant material sub-group. The overriding objective of requiring this MREL is to ensure there is confidence in the resolution strategy of the group, consistent with the Financial Stability Board’s (ʽFSBʼ) TLAC Standard, as set out under the FSB’s ‘Principles on Loss- absorbing and Recapitalization Capacity of G-SIBs in Resolution’, i.e. the TLAC Term Sheet. Loss absorption and recapitalisation needs of those institutions should be generally provided by their respective resolution entities through the acquisition by resolution entities of eligible liabilities issued by those institutions and their write-down or conversion into instruments of ownership at the point where those institutions are no longer viable. As such, the MREL applicable to institutions that are not resolution entities should be applied together and consistently with the requirements applicable to resolution entities. That should allow resolution authorities to resolve a resolution group without placing certain of its subsidiary entities in resolution, thus avoiding potentially disruptive effects on the market. Subject to the agreement of the resolution authorities of the resolution entity and of its subsidiary, it should be possible to replace the issuance of eligible liabilities to resolution entities with collateralised guarantees between the resolution entity and its subsidiaries, that can be triggered when the timing conditions equivalent to those allowing the write down or conversion of eligible liabilities are met. The resolution authorities of subsidiaries of a resolution entity should also be able to fully waive the application of the MREL applicable to institutions that are not resolution entities if both the resolution entity and its subsidiaries are established in the same Member State. The application of the MREL to institutions that are not resolution entities should comply with the chosen resolution strategy, in particular it should not change the ownership relationship between institutions and their resolution group after those institutions have been recapitalised.
Amendment 66 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 27 a (new)
Recital 27 a (new)
(27 a) The inclusion, in contracts governed by third country law, of clauses that recognize bail-in of liabilities under the contract, may facilitate the resolution of an institution. However, an overly broad requirement for such clauses in contracts governed by third country law would be highly detrimental for European institutions as regards access to third country markets without improving the resolvability of these institutions. It is therefore of paramount importance to clarify that the contractual recognition clauses need not be included in contracts governed by third country law where this would be counterproductive, or would result in disproportionate and /or unreasonable burdens or effects for the institutions and their counterparties, or where it would be simply impractical. Contractual recognition clauses would mainly be apposite in contracts regarding payment liabilities specifically designated to absorb losses in resolution (MREL eligible liabilities) and in such other payment liabilities where the resolution authority considers that the possibility for bail-in is necessary to avoid a potential impediment to resolution. This would also be fully in line with the Financial Stability Board’s Principles for Cross-border Effectiveness of Resolution Action. Conversely, it is not relevant to include contractual recognition clauses in contracts that give rise to liabilities that, if bailed-in, would not contribute to the resolvability of the institution. Thus, the requirement for such clauses should not apply to contracts that only give rise to contingent liabilities. Moreover, the requirement for a contractual recognition clause would not be apposite for, e.g., liabilities governed by international standard terms, terms prescribed by the counterparty, or predetermined rules and regulations. Examples of such agreements include contracts regarding trade finance instruments such as guarantees or letters of credit, warranties (including tender and performance bonds and associated advance payment and retention guarantees), other guarantees that are based on non-negotiable terms prescribed by the counterparty or pursuant to predetermined international standards and practices, and agreements with third country market infrastructures. In all of these cases the institution will not be able to impose contractual recognition clauses on the counterparty. In addition, it may in many cases be unduly burdensome for institutions to include contractual recognition clauses in contracts with third country counterparties, for example small and medium sized enterprises or public entities in third countries. If the contract with a third country counterparty gives rise to liabilities that would not contribute to the resolvability of the institution, it would also be disproportionate to require contractual recognition clauses.
Amendment 72 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 82 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 82 a (new)
3 a. In Article 2(1) the following point is added: "(82a) ‘Material subsidiary’ means a subsidiary as set out under point 134 of Article 4(1) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013."
Amendment 73 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Article 1 – paragraph 4
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 83b
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 83b
(83b) 'resolution group' means: (a) a resolution entity and its subsidiaries that are not: (i) resolution entities themselves and that are not subsidiaries of another resolution entity;, (ii) subsidiaries of other resolution entities, or (iii) entities established in a third country that are not included in the resolution group in accordance with the resolution plan and their subsidiaries; (b) credit institutions affiliated to a central body, the central body and any institution under the control of the central body when at least one of those entities is a resolution entity. When the resolution entity of the resolution group is the central body of a network or a cooperative group, the credit institutions permanently affiliated to this central body are also part of the resolution group.
Amendment 208 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 210 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
Article 45b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point a
(a) a given amount of the liability arising from the debt instrumentthe principal of the debt instrument is protected in whole or in part, such protection not being affected by any embedded derivative, and the amount protected is known in advance at the timdate of issuance, is fixed and not affected by a derivative feature; for all future periods up to maturity, and is a fixed, or increasing, amount.
Amendment 213 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 45b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the debt instrument, including its embedded derivative feature, is not subject to any netting agreement and its valuation is not subject to Article 49(3);
Amendment 217 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 45b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The liabilities referred to in the first subparagraph shall only be included in the amount of own funds and eligible liabilities for the part that corresponds with the amount referred to in point (a) of the first subparagraph, as this amount does not contain any embedded derivative.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45c – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 45c – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the need to ensure, in appropriate cases, that the resolution entity and its material subsidiaries that are institutions, but not resolution entities have sufficient eligible liabilities to ensure that, if the bail- in tool or write down and conversion powers were to be applied to them, respectively, losses could be absorbed and the total capital ratio and the leverage ratio in the form of Common Equity Tier 1, of the relevant entities can be restored to a level necessary to enable them to continue to comply with the conditions for authorisation and to carry on the activities for which they are authorised under Directive 2013/36/EU or Directive 2014/65/EU, in accordance with the group resolution plan;
Amendment 245 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45c – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 45c – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Amendment 257 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
Article 45c – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b
(b) the entity or its material subsidiaries that are institutions, but not resolution entities are recapitalised to a level necessary to enable them to continue to comply with the conditions for authorisation and to carry out the activities for which they are authorised under Directive 2013/36/EU, Directive 2014/65/EU or equivalent legislation ('recapitalisation');
Amendment 309 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
4. Without prejudice to the last subparagraph, for entitmaterial subsidiaries that are not themselves resolution entities, the amount referred to in paragraph 2 shall not exceed the greater of any of the following:
Amendment 324 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii
Article 45c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point a – point ii
(ii) a recapitalisation amount that allows the entitmaterial subsidiary to restore its total capital ratio referred in Article 92(1)(c) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 and its requirement referred to in Article 104a of Directive 2013/36/EU;
Amendment 329 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii
Article 45c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 – point b – point ii
(ii) a recapitalisation amount that allows the entitmaterial subsidiary to restore its leverage ratio referred to in the Article 92(1)(d) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013 ;
Amendment 339 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
Article 45c – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 4
The resolution authority shall set the recapitalisation amounts referred to the previous subparagraphs in accordance with the resolution actions foreseen in the resolution plan and may adjust those recapitalisation amounts to adequately reflect risks that affect the recapitalisation needs arising from the entity's business model, funding profile and overall risk profile of the material subsidiary.
Amendment 391 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45e – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Article 45e – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 – introductory part
Amendment 397 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45e – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 45e – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The amount of the guidance given in accordance with point (a) of paragraph 1 may be set only where the competent authority has already set its own guidanceguidance is already set in accordance with Article 104b of Directive 2013/36/EU and shall not exceed the level of that guidance.
Amendment 401 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45e – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 45e – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The amount of the guidance given in accordance with point (b) of paragraph 1 shall not exceed the amount of the combined buffer requirement referred to in point (6) of Article 128 of Directive 2013/36/EU, except for the requirement referred to in point (a) and (d) of that provision, unless a higher level is necessary to ensure that, following the event of resolution, the entity continues to meet the conditions for its authorisation for an appropriate period of time that is not longer than one year.
Amendment 405 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Amendment 417 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 45g – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Institutions that are material subsidiaries of a resolution entity and are not resolution entities themselves shall comply with the requirements laid down in Articles 45c to 45e on an individuala consolidated material sub-group basis. A resolution authority may, after having consulted the competent authority, decide to apply the requirement laid down in this Article to an entity referred to in points (b), (c) or (d) of Article 1(1) that is a material subsidiary of a resolution entity and is not a resolution entity itself.
Amendment 423 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 45g – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) the sum of all requirements to be applied to the resolution group's material subsidiaries shall be covered by and not exceed the consolidated requirement referred to in Article 45f unless this is only due to the effects of the consolidation at the level of the resolution group in accordance with Article 45f(1).
Amendment 425 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 45g – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) the requirement shall not exceed the contribution of the material subsidiary to the consolidated requirement referred to in Article 45f(1).
Amendment 426 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 2 – point d
Article 45g – paragraph 2 – point d
(d) subject to paragraph 4, it shall fulfil the eligibility criteria provided in paragraph 3.
Amendment 428 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
(d a) the requirement shall not exceed 75% of the requirement calculated in accordance with Article 45c.
Amendment 443 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. Subject to the agreement of the resolution authorities of the material subsidiary and the resolution entity, the requirement may be met with athrough alternative means. This may include but is not restricted to the use of guarantee ofs from the resolution entity granted to its subsidiary, which fulfils the following conditions:relevant material subsidiaries.
Amendment 444 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point a
Amendment 445 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point b
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point b
Amendment 446 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point c
Amendment 448 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point d
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point d
Amendment 449 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point e
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point e
Amendment 450 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point f
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point f
Amendment 451 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point g
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point g
Amendment 452 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point h
Article 45g – paragraph 4 – point h
Amendment 455 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 5 – introductory part
Article 45g – paragraph 5 – introductory part
5. The resolution authority of a subsidiary that is not a resolution entity mayshall fully waive the application of this Article to that subsidiary where:
Amendment 460 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 45g – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) both the subsidiary and the resolution entity are subject to authorisation and supervision by the same Member Statecompetent authority;
Amendment 465 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 5 – point d
Article 45g – paragraph 5 – point d
Amendment 472 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 5 – point g
Article 45g – paragraph 5 – point g
Amendment 477 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 45g – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. By way of derogation from paragraph 5, the resolution authority may not fully waive the application of this Article for a subsidiary of a resolution entity (or EU Parent Undertaking in the case of non-EU GSIIs) in exceptional circumstances where such a requirement is necessary for the resolution strategy. The resolution authority’s decision shall contain the reasons for that decision.
Amendment 481 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g– paragraph 5 b (new)
Article 45g– paragraph 5 b (new)
5b. The resolution authority shall, in accordance with national law, waive the application of Article 45f or of paragraphs 1 to 5 of this Article to one or more credit institutions permanently affiliated to a central body, where all the following conditions are met: (a) the credit institutions and the central body are subject to supervision by the same competent authority and are established in the same Member State; (b) the commitments of the central body and affiliated institutions are joint and several liabilities or the commitments of its affiliated institutions are entirely guaranteed by the central body; (c) the minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities, solvency and liquidity ofthe central body and of all the affiliated institutions are monitored as awhole on the basis of consolidated accounts of these institutions; (d) the management of the central body is empowered to issue instructions to the management of the affiliated institutions; and, (e) the relevant resolution group complies with the requirement referred to in Article 45f(3).
Amendment 482 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Article 1 – paragraph 23
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 45g – paragraph 5 c (new)
Article 45g – paragraph 5 c (new)
5c. The EBA shall, by 1 July 2020, publish a report evaluating the implementation of internal MREL requirements. The report shall include, but not be limited to, an assessment of the impacts of internal MREL requirements on firms, and recommendations to amend the internal MREL framework in light of progress in resolution planning and cross- border cooperation; and to reflect developments in the Banking Union, or at the international level. This report shall be submitted to the Commission by the deadline provided. Thereafter the Commission shall review whether there is a need to amend any relevant legislation in light of the EBA’s findings and report thereon to the European Parliament and to the Council. If appropriate, that report shall be accompanied by a legislative proposal.
Amendment 509 #
2016/0362(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 24
Article 1 – paragraph 24
Directive 2014/59/EU
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 55 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) the liability is not excluded under Article 44(2); is an eligible liability as referred to in Article 45b or any other category of liability which is material for the purpose of effective loss-absorption and recapitalisation;
Amendment 62 #
2016/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Regulation (EU) No 806/2014
Article 12 d – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
Article 12 d – paragraph 1 – point d a (new)
(da) The need to ensure that the level of the requirement referred to in Article 12a(1) is proportionate to the specificities of the business and funding models, taking into account: (i) the prevalence of deposits in the funding structure; (ii) the reduced experience in issuing debt instruments due to the limited access to cross-border and wholesale capital markets; (iii) the limited recourse to debt instruments in light of the funding structure; (iv) the fact that the institution relies primarily on CET1 and capital instruments to meet the requirement referred to in Article 45(1).
Amendment 150 #
2016/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Regulation (EU) No 806/2014
Article 12 i – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 12 i – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The Board mayshall fully waive the application of Article 12h for a subsidiary of a resolution entity established in a participating Member State where:
Amendment 153 #
2016/0361(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Article 1 – paragraph 5
Regulation (EU) No 806/2014
Article 12 i – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 12 i – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) both the subsidiary and the resolution entity are established the samein a participating Member State;
Amendment 59 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 11 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Amendment 60 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The consolidating supervisor shall require the proportional consolidation according to the share of capital held of participations in institutions and financial institutions managed by an undertaking included in the consolidation or by the parent institutions, financial holding companies and mixed financial holdings together with one or more undertakings not included in the consolidation, where the liability of those undertakings is limited to the share of the capital they hold.
Amendment 61 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72a – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
Article 72a – paragraph 1 – point b a (new)
(ba) Minority interests related to Common Equity Tier 1, Additional Tier 1 and Tier 2 items not included in consolidated own funds.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 48
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 48
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 104 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 104 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) financial assets or liabilities measured at fair valueheld as accounting trading assets or liabilities;
Amendment 63 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 57 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 57 a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 155a (new)
Article 155a (new)
Amendment 64 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 83
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 83
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 325a – paragraph 1
Article 325a – paragraph 1
1. An institution may calculate the own funds requirements for market risks with the approach referred to in point (c) of Article 325(1) provided that the size of the institution’s on- and off-balance sheet business subject to market risks is equal to or less than the higher of the following thresholds on the basis of an assessment carried out on a monthly basis:
Amendment 65 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428f – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 428f – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
2. Assets and liabilities directly linked to the following products or services shall be considered to meet the conditions of paragraph 1 and be considered as interdependent t both the individual and consolidated levels:
Amendment 66 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428f – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 428f – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) covered bonds as referred to in Article 52(4) of Directive 2009/65/EC; or that meet the eligibility requirements for the treatment set out in Article 129(4) or (5), and (7) of the Regulation (EU) No 575/2013;
Amendment 67 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428h – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 428h – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
1. By way of derogation from Article 428g and from Chapters 3 and 4 of this Title, competent authorities may on a case- by-case basisshall authorise institutions to apply a higher available stable funding factor or a lower required stable funding factor to assets, liabilities and committed credit or liquidity facilities where all of the following conditions are fulfilled:
Amendment 68 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428h – paragraph 1 – point a – point va (new)
Article 428h – paragraph 1 – point a – point va (new)
(va) the counterparty is located within the same Member State or in a different Member Statexxx
Amendment 69 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Amendment 70 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428h – paragraph 2
Article 428h – paragraph 2
Amendment 71 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428q – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 428q – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The residual maturity of assets with an undefined contractual end date is the date at which the contract allows the credit institution to withdraw or to request payment.
Amendment 72 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428q – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 428q – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Securities contractually hedging a derivative have the maturity of the derivative;
Amendment 73 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428q – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 428q – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. When calculating the residual maturity of an asset with an early termination where the option to withdraw the money is exercisable at the discretion of both parts, the institution shall consider the asset at the maturity of the date in which the option can be exercised.
Amendment 74 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428r – paragraph 1 – point aa (new)
Article 428r – paragraph 1 – point aa (new)
(aa) assets that have a residual maturity of less than six months resulting from secured lending transactions and capital market-driven transactions as defined in Article 192(2) and (3), where those assets are collateralised by assets that qualify as Level 1 assets under Title II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61, excluding extremely high quality covered bonds referred to in point (f) of Article 10(1) of that Delegated Regulation , and where the institution would be legally entitled and operationally able to reuse those assets for the life of the transaction, regardless of whether the collateral has already been reused. Institutions shall take those assets into account on a net basis where Article 428e(1) of this Regulation applies; (ab) assets that have a residual maturity of less than six months resulting from secured lending transactions and capital market-driven transactions as defined in Article 192(2) and (3) with regulated financial customers, where the institution would be legally entitled and operationally able to reuse those assets for the life of the transaction, regardless of whether the collateral has already been reused. Institutions shall take those assets into account on a net basis where Article 428e(1) of this Regulation applies;
Amendment 75 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428s – point b
Article 428s – point b
Amendment 76 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428s – point d
Article 428s – point d
(d) all trade finance off-balance sheet related products as referred to in Article 111(1) of this Regulation with a residual maturity of less than six months.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428u – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 428u – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 78 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428w – point b
Article 428w – point b
Amendment 79 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428x – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 428x – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. trade finance on-balance sheet related products with a residual maturity of minimum six months and less than one year;
Amendment 80 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428ac – point e
Article 428ac – point e
Amendment 81 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428ac – point g a (new)
Article 428ac – point g a (new)
(ga) those assets referred in Article 428af that have been purchased with the intent of being sold within one year;
Amendment 82 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428ae – point b a (new)
Article 428ae – point b a (new)
(ba) any assets other than those referred to in Articles 428r to 428af, including loans to financial customers having a residual contractual maturity of one year or more when collateralized by Level 1 high quality liquid assets in accordance with Article 10 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61.
Amendment 83 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428af – point f
Article 428af – point f
(f) unencumbered exchange-traded equities that are not eligible as Level 2B assets in accordance with Article 12 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61 unless they have been purchased with the intent of being sold within one year;
Amendment 84 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428af – point g
Article 428af – point g
(g) physical traded commodities, including gold but excluding commodity derivatives, unless they have been purchased with the intent of being sold within one year.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114 (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428af – point g a (new)
Article 428af – point g a (new)
(ga) any assets other than those referred to in Articles 428r to 428af, including loans to financial customers having a residual contractual maturity of one year or more when collateralized by Level 2 liquid assets in accordance with Article 10 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/6.
Amendment 92 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 473a – paragraph 1
Article 473a – paragraph 1
1. Until [date of application of this Article + 5 years]31 December 2022 institutions that prepare their accounts in conformity with the international accounting standards adopted in accordance with the procedure laid down in Article 6(2) of Regulation (EC) No 1606/2002 may add to their Common Equity Tier 1 capital the amount calculated in accordance with paragraph 2 of this Article multiplied by the applicable factor laid down in paragraph 3.
Amendment 106 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
(a) 1 in the period from [date of application of this Article] to [ date of application of this Article + 1 year - 1 day]1 January 2018 to 31 December 2018;
Amendment 114 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 473a – paragraph 3 – point b
Article 473a – paragraph 3 – point b
(b) 0,81 in the period from [date of application of this Article + 1 year] to [date of application of this Article + 2 years - 1 day]1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019;
Amendment 125 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 473a – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 473a – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) 0,68 in the period from [date of application of this Article +2 years] to [date of application of this Article +3 years - 1 day]1 January 2020 to 31 December 2020;
Amendment 138 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 473a – paragraph 3 – point d
Article 473a – paragraph 3 – point d
(d) 0,46 in the period from [date of application of this Article +3 years] to [date of application of this Article +4 years - 1 day]1 January 2021 to 31 December 2021;
Amendment 153 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 119
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 473a – paragraph 3 – point e
Article 473a – paragraph 3 – point e
(e) 0,24 in the period from [date of application of this Article +4 years] to [date of application of this Article +5 years - 1 day].1 January 2022 to 31 December 2022;
Amendment 164 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 120 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 120 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 493 – paragraph 4 – point a
Article 493 – paragraph 4 – point a
(a) 1200% of the institution’s Tier 1 capital until 31 December 2018;
Amendment 167 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 120 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 120 – point b
(b) 75150% of the institution’s Tier 1 capital until 31 December 2019;
Amendment 169 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 120 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 120 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 493 – paragraph 4 – point c
Article 493 – paragraph 4 – point c
(c) 5100% of the institution’s Tier 1 capital until 31 December 2020.
Amendment 174 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the exposure is to an entity or – under specific conditions – to an affiliated holding company which was created specifically to finance or operate physical structures or facilities, systems and networks that provide or support essential public services; the entity can be an affiliated holding company structure if the sources, use and purpose of the loan is adequately fixed by contractual obligations and the cash-flows for repayment are adequately separated and controlled.
Amendment 175 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the primary source of repayment of the obligation is the income generated by or associated with the assets being financed (i.e. including concession based business), rather than the independent capacity of a broader commercial enterprise;
Amendment 176 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the obligor can meet its financial obligations even under severely stressed conditscenarions that are relevant for the risk of the project;
Amendment 177 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
(i) where the revenues of the obligor are not funded by payments from a large number of users, the revenues are covered by law or the contractual arrangements shall include provisions that effectively protect lenders against losses resulting from the termination of the project by the party which agrees to purchase the goods or services provided by the obligor;
Amendment 178 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
(ii) the obligor has sufficient reserve funds fully funded in cash or other financial arrangements with highadequately rated guarantors to cover the contingency funding and working capital requirements cover lifetimeing a substantial tenor of the financing of the assets referred to in point b) of this paragraph. The guarantor should have an ECAI rating with a credit quality step of at least 3, or a corresponding internal rating, at the time of the financing. A credit quality step of 4 should be allowed when tariffs are fixed by law;
Amendment 179 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point g – point iii
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point g – point iii
(iii) the lenders have a substantial degree of control over the assets and the income generated by the obligor to be ensured by adequate contractual covenants;
Amendment 180 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point g – point v
Article 501a – paragraph 1 – point g – point v
(v) equity is pledged to lenders such that they are ableor other measures (e.g. step-in rights) are agreed in order to ensure ability to take control of the entity upon default;
Amendment 181 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 128 – introductory part
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 128 – introductory part
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 507
Article 507
(128) Article 507 is replaced by the following:deleted.
Amendment 182 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 128
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 128
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 507
Article 507
Amendment 184 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new) Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b a (new) Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
(ba) the provisions in point (126) concerning amendments to Article 501 to include an adjustment to SME exposures, which shall apply from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 185 #
2016/0360B(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new) Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 – point b b (new) Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
(bb) the provisions on the introduction of an adjustment to capital requirements for credit risk for exposures to entities that operate or finance physical structures or facilities, systems and networks that provide or support essential public services pursuant to Article 501a, which shall apply from the date of entry into force of this Regulation.
Amendment 303 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 11 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Amendment 311 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 18 – paragraph 4
Article 18 – paragraph 4
4. The consolidating supervisor shall require the proportional consolidation according to the share of capital held of participations in institutions and financial institutions managed by an undertaking included in the consolidation or by the parent institutions, financial holding companies and mixed financial holding companies together with one or more undertakings not included in the consolidation, where the liability of those undertakings is limited to the share of the capital they hold.
Amendment 341 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 19 – point c a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 52 – paragraph 1
Article 52 – paragraph 1
(ca) In Article 52, paragraph 1, the following subparagraph 2 a is added: By way of derogation from Article 52(1), conditions (p), (q) and (r) shall not be applicable to instruments issued prior to [date of application of the Regulation amending CRR]. Such instruments shall qualify as Additional Tier 1 Capital until the maturity date.
Amendment 351 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 23 – point d a (new)
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 63 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 63 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
(da) In Article 63, the following new subparagraph 1 a is added: "By way of derogation from paragraph 1, conditions (n), (o) and (p) shall not apply to instruments issued prior to [date of application of this Regulation]. Such items shall qualify as Tier 2 instruments until the maturity date."
Amendment 353 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72a – paragraph 1 – point ba (new)
Article 72a – paragraph 1 – point ba (new)
(ba) Minority interests related to Common Equity Tier 1, Additional Tier 1 and Tier 2 items not included in consolidated own funds.
Amendment 365 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – point h
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – point h
Amendment 370 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – point j
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – point j
Amendment 373 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – point k
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – point k
Amendment 378 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Amendment 380 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – point m
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – point m
Amendment 387 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 27
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 72b – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
By way of derogation from this paragraph and Articles 72b (3)(a) and 72(b) (4)(b) below, instruments issued by entities referred to in points (a), (b), (c) and (d) of Article 1 (1) of Directive 2014/59/EU prior to [date of application of the Regulation amending CRR] shall qualify as eligible liabilities instruments where they at least meet the conditions laid down in points (a), (b), (c), (d)and (e) provided that they do not need to meet point (d) for the purpose of Article 45b of Directive 2014/59/EU. Such instruments shall qualify as eligible until 5 years from the issuing date.
Amendment 415 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 77 – heading
Article 77 – heading
Article 77 Conditions for reducing own funds and eligible liabilities
Amendment 417 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 77 – point b
Article 77 – point b
Amendment 427 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
The competent authority shall grant permission for an institution to reduce, repurchase, call or redeem Common Equity Tier 1, Additional Tier 1, Tier 2 or eligible liabilities instruments where either of the following conditions is met:
Amendment 430 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) earlier than or at the same time as the action referred to in Article 77, the institution replaces the instruments referred to in Article 77 with own funds or eligible liabilities instruments of equal or higher quality at terms that are sustainable for the income capacity of the institution;
Amendment 439 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 440 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 4
Amendment 443 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 33
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Article 78 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 447 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 35 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 35 – point a
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 80 – title
Article 80 – title
Continuing review of the quality of own funds and eligible liabilities;
Amendment 448 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 35 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 35 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
EBA shall monitor the quality of own funds and eligible liabilities instruments issued by institutions across the Union and shall notify the Commission immediately where there is significant evidence that those instruments do not meet the respective eligibility criteria set out in this Regulation.
Amendment 449 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 35 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 35 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 80 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Competent authorities shall, without delay and upon request by EBA, forward all information to EBA that EBA considers relevant concerning new capital instruments or new types of liabilities issued in order to enable EBA to monitor the quality of own funds and eligible liabilities instruments issued by institutions across the Union.;
Amendment 538 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 48
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 48
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 104 – paragraph 2 – point e
Article 104 – paragraph 2 – point e
(e) financial assets or liabilities measured at fair valueheld as accounting trading assets or liabilities;
Amendment 573 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 54
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 54
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 132 – paragraph 1
Article 132 – paragraph 1
1. Institutions shall calculate the risk- weighted exposure amount for their exposures in the form of units or shares in a CIU by multiplying thaverage risk- weighted exposure amount of the CIU's exposures, calculated in accordance with the approaches referred to in the first subparagraph of paragraph 2, with the percentagaccounting value of units or shares held by those institutions.
Amendment 575 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 54
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 54
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 132 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
Article 132 – paragraph 3 – introductory part
3. Institutions may determine the average risk weighted exposure amount of r a CIU's exposures in accordance with the approaches set out in Article 132a where all of the following conditions are met:
Amendment 578 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 54
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 54
(iii) where the institution applies the look-through approach, information about the underlying exposures is verified by an independent third party on an annual basis.
Amendment 615 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 83
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 83
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 325 a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 325 a – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. An institution may calculate the own funds requirements for market risks with the approach referred to in point (c) of Article 325(1) provided that the size of the institution’s on- and off-balance sheet business subject to market risks is equal to or less than the higher of the following thresholds on the basis of an assessment carried out on a monthly basis:
Amendment 730 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 108 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 108 – point b
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 416 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Article 416 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 1
Shares or units in CIUs may be treated as liquid assets up to an absolute amount of EUR 500 million in the portfolio of liquid assets of each institution provided that the requirements in Article 132(3) are met and that the CIU, apart from derivatives to mitigate interest rate or credit or currency risk, only invests in liquid assets as referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article.
Amendment 740 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 f – paragraph 2 – introductory part
Article 428 f – paragraph 2 – introductory part
2. Assets and liabilities directly linked to the following products or services shall be considered to meet the conditions of paragraph 1 and be considered as interdependentt both the individual and consolidated levels :
Amendment 742 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 f – paragraph 2 – point c
Article 428 f – paragraph 2 – point c
(c) covered bonds as referred to in Article 52(4) of Directive 2009/65/EC; or that meet the eligibility requirements for the treatment set out in Article 129(4) or (5), and (7) of the Regulation (EU) No 575/2013;
Amendment 749 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 h – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 428 h – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. By way of derogation from Article 428g and from Chapters 3 and 4 of this Title, competent authorities may on a case- by-case basisshall authorise institutions to apply a higher available stable funding factor or a lower required stable funding factor to assets, liabilities and committed credit or liquidity facilities where all of the following conditions are fulfilled:
Amendment 750 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 h – paragraph 1 – point a – point v a (new)
Article 428 h – paragraph 1 – point a – point v a (new)
(va) the counterparty is located within the same Member State or in a different Member State;
Amendment 754 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 h – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 428 h – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 761 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 h – paragraph 2
Article 428 h – paragraph 2
Amendment 770 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 q – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 428 q – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. The residual maturity of assets with an undefined contractual end date is the date at which the contract allows the credit institution to withdraw or to request payment.
Amendment 771 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 q – paragraph 1 b (new)
Article 428 q – paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Securities contractually hedging a derivative have the maturity of the derivative.
Amendment 773 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 q – paragraph 5 a (new)
Article 428 q – paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. When calculating the residual maturity of an asset with an early termination where the option to withdraw the money is exercisable at the discretion of both parts, the institution shall consider the asset at the maturity of the date in which the option can be exercised.
Amendment 779 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 r – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
Article 428 r – paragraph 1 – point a a (new)
(aa) assets that have a residual maturity of less than six months resulting from secured lending transactions and capital market-driven transactions as defined in Article 192(2) and (3), where those assets are collateralised by assets that qualify as Level 1 assets under Title II of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61, excluding extremely high quality covered bonds referred to in point (f) of Article 10(1) of that Delegated Regulation , and where the institution would be legally entitled and operationally able to reuse those assets for the life of the transaction, regardless of whether the collateral has already been reused. Institutions shall take those assets into account on a net basis where Article 428e(1) of this Regulation applies;
Amendment 781 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 r – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
Article 428 r – paragraph 1 – point a b (new)
(ab) assets that have a residual maturity of less than six months resulting from secured lending transactions and capital market-driven transactions as defined in Article 192(2) and (3) with regulated financial customers, where the institution would be legally entitled and operationally able to reuse those assets for the life of the transaction, regardless of whether the collateral has already been reused. Institutions shall take those assets into account on a net basis where Article 428e(1) of this Regulation applies;
Amendment 795 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 s – point b
Article 428 s – point b
Amendment 800 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 s – point d
Article 428 s – point d
(d) all trade finance off-balance sheet related products as referred to in Article 111(1) of this Regulation with a residual maturity of less than six months.
Amendment 814 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Amendment 822 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 w – point b
Article 428 w – point b
Amendment 835 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 x – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
Article 428 x – paragraph 3 – point a a (new)
(aa) trade finance on-balance sheet related products with a residual maturity of minimum six months and less than one year;
Amendment 842 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 a c – point e
Article 428 a c – point e
Amendment 846 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 a c – point g a (new)
Article 428 a c – point g a (new)
(ga) those assets referred in Article 428af that have been purchased with the intent of being sold within one year;
Amendment 847 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 a e – point b a (new)
Article 428 a e – point b a (new)
(ba) any assets other than those referred to in Articles 428r to 428af, including loans to financial customers having a residual contractual maturity of one year or more when collateralized by Level 1 high quality liquid assets in accordance with Article10 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61.
Amendment 850 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 a f – point f
Article 428 a f – point f
(f) unencumbered exchange-traded equities that are not eligible as Level 2B assets in accordance with Article 12 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/61 unless they have been purchased with the intent of being sold within one year;
Amendment 853 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 a f – point g
Article 428 a f – point g
(g) physical traded commodities, including gold but excluding commodity derivatives, unless they have been purchased with the intent of being sold within one year.
Amendment 855 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 114
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 428 a f – point g a (new)
Article 428 a f – point g a (new)
(ga) any assets other than those referred to in Articles 428r to 428af, including loans to financial customers having a residual contractual maturity of one year or more when collateralized by Level 2 liquid assets in accordance with Article 10 of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/6.
Amendment 1023 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the exposure is to an entity or – under specific conditions – to an affiliated holding company which was created specifically to finance or operate physical structures or facilities, systems and networks that provide or support essential public services; the entity can be an affiliated holding company structure if the sources, use and purpose of the loan is adequately fixed by contractual obligations and the cash-flows for repayment are adequately separated and controlled.
Amendment 1027 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the primary source of repayment of the obligation is the income generated by or associated with the assets being financed (i.e. including concession based business), rather than the independent capacity of a broader commercial enterprise;
Amendment 1028 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) the obligor can meet its financial obligations even under severely stressed conditscenarions that are relevant for the risk of the project;
Amendment 1030 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point g – point i
(i) where the revenues of the obligor are not funded by payments from a large number of users, the revenues are covered by law or the contractual arrangements shall include provisions that effectively protect lenders against losses resulting from the termination of the project by the party which agrees to purchase the goods or services provided by the obligor;
Amendment 1031 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point g – point ii
(ii) the obligor has sufficient reserve funds fully funded in cash or other financial arrangements with highadequately rated guarantors to cover the contingency funding and working capital requirements cover lifetimeing a substantial tenor of the financing of the assets referred to in point b) of this paragraph. The guarantor should have an ECAI rating with a credit quality step of at least 3, or a corresponding internal rating, at the time of the financing. A credit quality step of 4 should be allowed when tariffs are fixed by law;
Amendment 1032 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point g – point iii
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point g – point iii
(iii) the lenders have a substantial degree of control over the assets and the income generated by the obligor; to be ensured by adequate contractual covenants;
Amendment 1033 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 127
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point g – point v
Article 501 a – paragraph 1 – point g – point v
(v) equity is pledged to lenders such that they are ableor other measures (e.g. step-in rights) are agreed in order to ensure ability to take control of the entity upon default;
Amendment 1074 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 128
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 128
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 507 – introductory part
Article 507 – introductory part
(128) Article 507 is replaced by the following:deleted.
Amendment 1075 #
2016/0360A(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 128
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 128
Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Article 507
Article 507
Amendment 28 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to clarify the circumstances in which significant distortions affecting to a considerable extent free market forces may be deemed to exist. In particular, it is appropriate to clarify that this situation may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw material of labour, the costs of raw materials and energy costs, are not the result of free market forces because they are affected by government intervention. It is further appropriate to clarify that in considering whether or not such a situation exists regard may be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives. It is further appropriate to provide that the Commission services mayshall issue a biennial report describing the specific situation concerning these criteria in a certain country or a certain sector; that such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector; and that interested parties should have ample opportunity to comment on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used.
Amendment 34 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) It is further appropriate to recall that costs should normally be calculated on the basis of records kept by the exporter or producer under investigation and take account of structural overproduction. However, where there are significant distortions in the exporting country with the consequence that costs reflected in the records of the party concerned are artificially low, such costs may be adjusted or established on any reasonable basis, including information from other representative markets or from international prices or benchmarks. In the light of experience gained in past proceedings, it is appropriate to further clarify that, for the purposes of applying the provisions introduced by this regulation, due account should be taken of all relevant evidence, including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based, which has been placed on the file, and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment.
Amendment 37 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) It is further appropriate to recall that, with respect to the methodology used in the original investigation and to be used in the review investigation, Article 11(9) of Regulation (EU) 2016/1036 applies. In this context, it is appropriate to clarify that, when examining whether there is an indication that circumstances have changed, due account should be taken of all relevant evidence, including relevant assessment reports regarding the circumstances prevailing on the domestic market of the exporting producers and the evidence on which they are based, which has been placed on the file, and upon which interested parties have had an opportunity to comment. In any case, the burden of proof cannot be considered to rest with party requesting the investigation.
Amendment 48 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point a
Article 2 - paragraph 6a - point a
(a) In case it is determined, when applying this provision or any other relevant provision of this Regulation, that it is not appropriate to use domestic prices and costs in the exporting country due to the existence of significant distortions affecting its economy or certain production sectors, the normal value shall be constructed on the basis of costs of production and sale reflecting undistorted prices or benchmarks. For this purpose, the sources that may be used include undistorted international prices, costs, or benchmarks, or corresponding costs of production and sale in an appropriate representative country with a similar level of economic development and similar production costs as the exporting country, provided the relevant cost data are readily available. The constructed normal value shall include a reasonable amount for administrative, selling and general costs and for profits.
Amendment 51 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point b
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point b
(b) Significant distortions for the product concerned within the meaning of point (a) may be deemed to exist, inter alia, when reported prices or costs, including the costs of raw materials, are not the result of free market forces as they are affected by government intervention. In considering whether or not significant distortions exist regard may be had, inter alia, to the potential impact of the following: the market in question is to a significant extent served by enterprises which operate under the ownership, control or policy supervision or guidance of the authorities of the exporting country; state presence in firms allowing the state to interfere with respect to prices or costs; public policies or measures discriminating in favour of domestic suppliers or otherwise influencing free market forces; and access to finance granted by institutions implementing public policy objectives. National legislation regarding health and safety, rights at the workplace, environmental protection and intellectual property enables enterprises to reduce production costs.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
(c) When appropriate, tThe Commission services mayshall issue a public report describing the specific situation concerning the criteria listed in point (b) in a certain country or a certain sector. Such report and the evidence on which it is based, as well as the results obtained from previous EU investigations and reports on the exporting country, may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. Interested parties shall have ample opportunity to supplement, comment or rely on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. The determinations made shall take into account all of the relevant evidence on the file.
Amendment 70 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point c
(c) When appropriate, tThe Commission services mayshall issue a biennial report describing the specific situation concerning the criteria listed in point (b) in a certain country or a certain sector. Such report and the evidence on which it is based may be placed on the file of any investigation relating to that country or sector. Interested parties shall have ample opportunity to supplement, comment or rely on the report and the evidence on which it is based in each investigation in which such report or evidence is used. The determinations made shall take into account all of the relevant evidence on the file.
Amendment 71 #
2016/0351(COD)
(ca) The Commission shall provide for simplified complaints procedures for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Amendment 76 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Regulation (EU) 2016/1036
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point d
Article 2 – paragraph 6a – point d
(d) The Union industry may rely on the report referred to in point (c) for the calculation of normal value when filing a complaint in accordance with Article 5 or a request for a review in accordance with Article 11 or for a fresh investigation under Article 12.
Amendment 77 #
2016/0351(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1
(e) The parties to the investigation shall be informed shortly after initiation about the relevant sources that the Commission intends to use for the purpose of point (a) and shall be given 10 days to comment. For this purpose, interested parties shall be given access to the file, including any evidence on which the investigating authority relies, without prejudice to Article 19. No later than three months from the opening of the investigation, a communication indicating the procedures to be followed shall be sent to the parties concerned.
Amendment 40 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Situations, in which different Member States tax the same income or capital twice can create serious tax obstacles for businesses operating cross border. They create an excessive tax burden for businesses and are likely to cause economic distortions and inefficiencies, as well as to have a negative impact on cross border investment and growth.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
Amendment 53 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) The currently existing mechanisms provided for in bilateral tax treaties do not achieve the provision of a full relief from double taxation in a timely manner in all cases. The existing Convention on the elimination of double taxation in connection with the adjustments of profits of associated enterprises (90/436/EEC)7 ('the Union Arbitration Convention') has a limited scope as it is only applicable to transfer pricing disputes and attribution of profits to permanent establishments. The monitoring exercise carried out as part of the implementation of the Union Arbitration Convention has revealed some important shortcomichallenges, in particular as regards access to the procedure and the length and the effective conclusion of the procedure. _________________ 7 OJ L 225, 20.8.1990, p. 10.
Amendment 62 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) The introduction of an effective and efficient framework for resolution of tax disputes which ensures legal certainty and a business friendly environment for investments is therefore a crucial action in order to achieve a fair and efficient corporate tax system in the Union. The double taxation dispute resolution mechanisms should also create a harmonised and transparent framework for solving double taxation issues and as such provide benefits to all taxpayers, without bringing into question the exclusive competences of Member States regarding fiscal matters.
Amendment 69 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The elimination of double taxation should be achieved through a procedure under which, as a first step, the case is submitted to the tax authorities of the Member States concerned with a view to settling the dispute by Mutual Agreement Procedure. In the absence of such agreement within a certain time frame, the case should be submitted to an Advisory Commission or Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission, consisting both of representatives of the tax authorities concerned and of independent persons of standing listed in a publicly available "register of independent persons of standing". The tax authorities should take a final binding decision by reference to the opinion of an Advisory Commission or Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) This Directive respects the fundamental rights and observes the principles recognised in particular by the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. In particular, this Directive seeks to ensure full respect for the right to a fair trial and the freedom to conduct a business, while respecting the exclusive competences of Member States concerning fiscal matters.
Amendment 80 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 161 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
The list of independent persons with standing shall be publicly available.
Amendment 164 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 9 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2 a. The list of the members of the Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission shall also be publicly available.
Amendment 172 #
2016/0338(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The costs of the Advisory or Alternative Dispute Resolution Commission procedure, other than those incurred by the taxpayers, shall be shared equproportionally between the Member States.
Amendment 71 #
Amendment 78 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Companies which seek to do business across frontiers within the Union encounter serious obstacles and market distortions owing to the existence and interaction of 28 disparate corporate tax systems. Furthermore, tTax planning structures have become ever-more sophisticated over time, as they develop across various jurisdictions and effectively take advantage of the technicalities of a tax system or of mismatches between two or more tax systems for the purpose of reducing the tax liabilityburden ofn companies. Although those situations highlight shortcomings that are completely different in nature, they both create obstacles which impede the proper functioning of the internal market. Action to rectify those problems should therefore address both types of market deficiencies.
Amendment 93 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To support the proper functioning of the internal market, the corporate tax environment in the Union should be shaped in accordance with the principle that companies pay their fair share of tax in the jurisdiction(s) where their profits are generated. It is therefore necessary to provide for mechanisms that discourage companies from taking advantage of mismatches amongst national tax systems in order to lower their tax liability. It is equally important to also stimulate growth and economic development in the internal market by facilitating cross-border trade and corporate investment. To this end, it is necessary to eliminate both double taxation and double non-taxation risks in the Union through eradicatsolving disparities in the interaction of national corporate tax systems. At the same time, companies need an easily workable tax and legal framework for developing their commercial activity and expanding it across borders in the Union. In that context, remaining cases of discrimination should also be removed.
Amendment 96 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) As pointed out in the proposal of 16 March 2011 for a Council Directive on a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB)7 , a corporate tax system which treats the Union as a single market for the purpose of computing the corporate tax base of companies would facilitate cross-border activity for companies resident in the Union and promote the objective of making it a more competitive location for investment internationally. The proposal of 2011 for a CCCTB focussed on the objective of facilitating the expansion of commercial activity for businesses within the Union. In addition to that objective, it should also be taken into account that a CCCTB can be highly effective in improving the functioning of the internal market through countering tax avoidance schemes. In this light, the initiative for a CCCTB should be re- launched in order to address, on an equal footing, both the aspect of business facilitation and the initiative's function in countering tax avoidance. Such an approach would best serve the aim of eradicating distortions in the functioning of the internal market. __________________ 7 Proposal for a Council Directive COM (2011) 121 final/2 of 3.10.2011 on a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base.
Amendment 98 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) As pointed out in the proposal of 16 March 2011 for a Council Directive on a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB)7, a corporate tax system which treats the Union as a single market for the purpose of computing the corporate tax base of companies would facilitate cross-border activity for companies resident in the Union and promote the objective of making it a more competitive location for investment internationally. The proposal of 2011 for a CCCTB focussed on the objective of facilitating the expansion of commercial activity for businesses which are subject to corporate tax within the Union. In addition to that objective, it should also be taken into account that a CCCTB can be highly effective in improving the functioning of the internal market through countering tax avoidance schemes. In this light, the initiative for a CCCTB should be re- launched in order to address, on an equal footing, both the aspect of business facilitation and the initiative's function in countering tax avoidance. Such an approach would best serve the aim of eradicating distortions in the functioning of the internal market. __________________ 7 Proposal for a Council Directive COM (2011) 121 final/2 of 3.10.2011 on a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base.
Amendment 106 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Considering the need to act swiftly in order to ensure a proper functioning ofIn order to make the internal market by making it, on the one hand, friendlier to trade and investment and, on the other hand, more resilient to tax avoidance schemes, it is necessary to divide the ambitious CCCTB initiative into two separate proposals. At a first stage, rules on a common corporate tax base should be enacted, before addressing, at a second stage, the issue of consolidationfor both of the present proposals for directives to be negotiated in parallel and to enter into force at the same time.
Amendment 119 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 134 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 143 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
Amendment 145 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) Taxable revenues should be reduced by business expenses and certain other items. Deductible business expenses should normally include all costs relating to sales and expenses linked to the production, maintenance and securing of income. To support innovation in the economy and modernise the internal market, deductions should be provided for research and development costs, including super-deductions, and those should be fully expensed in the year incurred (with the exception of immovable property). Small starting companies without associated enterprises which are particularly innovative (a category which will in particular cover start-ups) should also be supported through enhanced super-deductions for research and development costs. In order to ensure legal certainty, there should also be a list of non-deductible expenses.
Amendment 152 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 156 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) The fact that interest paid out on loans is deductible from the tax base of a taxpayer whilst this is not the case for profit distributions creates a definitive advantage in favour of financing through debt as opposed to equity. Given the risks that this entails for the indebtedness of companies, it is critical to provide for measures which neutralise the current bias against equity financing. In this light, it is envisaged to give taxpayers an allowance for growth and investment according to which increases in a taxpayer's equity should be deductible from its taxable base subject to certain conditions. Thus, it would be essential to ensure that the system does not suffer cascading effects and to this end, it would be necessary to exclude the tax value of a taxpayer's participations in associated enterprises. Finally, to make the scheme of the allowance sufficiently robust, it would also be required to lay down anti-tax avoidance rules.
Amendment 163 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 12
Recital 12
(12) In order to discourage the shifting of passive (mainly, financial) income out of highly-taxed companies, any losses that such companies may incur at the end of a tax year should be presumed to mostly correspond to the results of trading activity. Based on that premise, taxpayers should be allowed to carry losses forward indefinitely without restrictions on the deductible amount per year. Since the carry-forward of losses is intended to ensure that a taxpayer pays tax on its real income, there is no reason to place a time limit on carry forward. Regarding the prospect for a loss carry-back, no such a rule would need to be introduced because that this is relatively rare in the practice of Member States, and tends to lead to excessive complexity. Furthermore, an anti-abuse provision should be laid down in order to prevent, thwart or counter attempts to circumvent the rules on loss deductibility through purchasing loss-making companies.
Amendment 168 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) In order to facilitate the cash-flow capacity of businesses – for instance, by compensating start-up losses in a Member State with profits in another Member State – and encourage the cross-border expansion within the Union, taxpayers should be entitled to temporarily take into account the losses incurred by their immediate subsidiaries and permanent establishments situated in other Member States. For that purpose, a parent company or head office located in a Member State should be able to deduct from its tax base, in a given tax year, the losses incurred in the same tax year by its immediate subsidiaries or permanent establishments situated in other Member States in proportion to its holding. The parent company should then be required to add back to its tax base, considering the amount of losses previously deducted, any subsequent profits made by those immediate subsidiaries or permanent establishments. As it is vital to safeguard national tax revenues, the deducted losses should also be reincorporated automatically if this has not already occurred after a certain number of years or if the requisites to qualify as an immediate subsidiary or permanent establishment are no longer met.
Amendment 169 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 174 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) As far as specific anti-tax avoidance measures are concerned, it is often necessary to ascertain the level of taxation on the other side of the border, in order to determine whether the taxpayer is liable to pay tax on foreign generated income. This would create a level-playing field regarding the level of tax and competition within the internal market and also protect the market from base erosion vis-à-vis third countries. In this context, it is necessary to provide for a switch-over clause targeting some types of income earned in a third country, such as profit distributions and proceeds from the disposal of shares, in order to ensure that income be taxable in the Union if it has been taxed below a certain level in a third country. Controlled foreign company (‘CFC’) legislation is also an indispensable element of a corporate tax system and has the effect of re-attributing the income of a low-taxed controlled subsidiary to its parent company in an effort to discourage profit shifting. In that regard, it is necessary that CFC rules extend to the profits of permanent establishments where those profits are not subject to tax or are tax exempt in the Member State of the taxpayer.
Amendment 177 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Taking into account that the effect of hybrid mismatches is usually a double deduction (i.e. deduction in both states) or a deduction of the income in one state without inclusion in the tax base of another, such situations clearly affect the internal market by distorting its mechanisms and creating loopholes for tax avoidance practices to flourish. Given that mismatches generate from national differences in the legal qualification of certain types of entities or financial payments, they normally do not occur amongst companies which apply the common rules for calculating their tax base. Mismatches would however persist in the interaction between the framework of the common base and national or third- country corporate tax systems. To neutralise the effects of hybrid mismatch arrangements, it is necessary to lay down rules whereby one of the two jurisdictions in a mismatch deny the deduction of a payment or ensures that the corresponding income is included in the corporate tax base.
Amendment 181 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 184 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
Amendment 197 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 256 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) received profit distributions, provided that the taxpayer has maintained a minimum holding of 10 % in the capital or 10 % of the voting rights of the distributing company for 12 consecutive months, with the exception of profit distributions from shares held for trading as referred to in Article 21(4) and profit distributions received by life insurance undertakings in accordance with point (c) of Article 28, as well as national profit distributions;
Amendment 258 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 9
Article 9
Amendment 289 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
1. For the purposes of this Article, 'AGI equity base' means, in a given tax year, the difference between the equity of a taxpayer and the tax value of its participation in the capital of associated enterprises as referred to in Article 56 the equity difference.
Amendment 299 #
Amendment 319 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 2
Article 19 – paragraph 2
2. The costs of stocks and work-in- progress shall be measured consistently by using the first-in first-out method, last-in first-out method or the weighted-average cost methodin accordance with the respective national rules.
Amendment 320 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 19 – paragraph 3
Article 19 – paragraph 3
3. The cost of stocks and work-in- progress involving items that ordinarily are not interchangeable and goods or services which are produced or supplied respectively and segregated for specific projects shall be measured individually accordance with the respective national rules.
Amendment 321 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 20 – paragraph 1 – point b
Amendment 324 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Article 23 – paragraph 3
Amendment 325 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Article 25 – paragraph 2
Amendment 327 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29
Article 29
Amendment 328 #
2016/0337(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 33
Article 33
Amendment 32 #
Amendment 54 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) To support the proper functioning of the internal market, the corporate tax environment in the Union should be shaped in accordance with the principle that companies pay their fair share of tax in the jurisdiction(s) where their profits are generated. It is therefore necessary to provide for mechanisms that discourage companies from taking advantage of mismatches amongst national tax systems in order to lower their tax liability. It is equally important to also stimulate growth and economic development in the internal market by facilitating cross-border trade and corporate investment. To this end, it is necessary to eliminate both double taxation and double non-taxation risks in the Union through eradicattackling disparities in the interaction of national corporate tax systems. At the same time, companies need an easily workable tax and legal framework for developing their commercial activity and expanding it across borders in the Union. In that context, remaining cases of discrimination should also be removed.
Amendment 59 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) As pointed out in the proposal of 16 March 2011 for a Council Directive on a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base (CCCTB)7, a corporate tax system which treats the Union as a single market for the purpose of computing the corporate tax base of companies would facilitate cross-border activity for companies resident in the Union and promote the objective of making it a more competitive location for investment internationally. The proposal of 2011 for a CCCTB focussed on the objective of facilitating the expansion of commercial activity for businesses which are subject to corporate tax within the Union. In addition to that objective, it should also be taken into account that a CCCTB can be highly effective in improving the functioning of the internal market through countering tax avoidance schemes. In this light, the initiative for a CCCTB should be re- launched in order to address, on an equal footing, both the aspect of business facilitation and the initiative's function in countering tax avoidance. Such an approach would best serve the aim of eradicating distortions in the functioning of the internal market. __________________ 7 Proposal for a Council Directive COM (2011) 121 final/2 of 3.10.2011 on a Common Consolidated Corporate Tax Base.
Amendment 68 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Considering the need to act swiftly in order to ensure a proper functioning of the internal market by making itIn order to make the tax system, on the one hand, friendlier to trade and investment and, on the other hand, more resilient to tax avoidance schemes, it is necessary to divide the ambitious CCCTB initiative into two separate proposals. At a first stage, rules on a common corporate tax base should be agreed, before addressing, at a second stage, the issue of consolidationfor both of the present proposals for directives to be negotiated in parallel and enter into force at the same time.
Amendment 78 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
Amendment 98 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) Eligibility for the consolidated tax group should be determined in accordance with a two-part test based on (i) control (more than 50 percent of voting rights) and (ii) ownership (more than 75 percent of equity) or rights to profits (more than 750 percent of rights giving entitlement to profit). Such a test would ensure a high level of economic integration between group members. To guarantee the integrity of the system, the two thresholds for control and ownership or profit rights should be met throughout the tax year; otherwise, the failing company should leave the group immediately. To prevent a manipulation of the tax results through companies entering and leaving the group within a short-term, there should also be a minimum requirement of nine consecutive months for establishing group membership.
Amendment 101 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 102 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 113 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 124 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 127 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
Amendment 138 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Article 1 – paragraph 2
Amendment 174 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) it has an ownership right amounting to more than 75 % of the subsidiary’s capital or it owns more than 75 50% of the rights giving entitlement to profit.
Amendment 176 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – point b
(b) entitlement to profit and ownership of capital shall be calculated by multiplying the interests held, directly and indirectly, in subsidiaries at each tier. Ownership rights amounting to 750% or less held directly or indirectly by the parent company, including rights in companies resident in a third country, shall also be taken into account in the calculation.
Amendment 210 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 28
Article 28
Amendment 225 #
2016/0336(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Article 29 – paragraph 1
Amendment 147 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Citation 3
Citation 3
After transmission of the draft legislative act to the national parliaments, having regard to their reasoned opinions,
Amendment 161 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13
Recital 13
(13) The requirements concerning the capabilities of electronic communications networks are constantly increasing. While in the past the focus was mainly on growing bandwidth available overall and to each individual user, other parameters like latency, availability and reliability are becoming increasingly important. The current response towards this demand is bringing optical fibre closer and closer to the user and future 'very high capacity networks' will require performance parameters which are equivalent to what a network based on optical fibre elements at least up to the distribution point at the serving location can deliver. This corresponds in the fixed-line connection case to network performance equivalent to what is achievable by an optical fibre installation up to a multi-dwelling building, considered as the serving location, and in the mobile connection case to network performance similar to what is achievable based on an optical fibre installation up to the base station, considered as the serving location. Variations in end-users' experience which are due to the different characteristics of the medium by which the network ultimately connects with the network termination point should not be taken into account for the purposes of establishing whether or not a wireless network could be considered as providing similar network performance. In accordance with the principle of technological neutrality, other technologies and transmission media should not be excluded, where they comparticiparte with this baseline scenario in terms of their capabilitieto bridging the geographical digital divide and ensure a cost-efficient upgrade path to high speed connectivity and high quality services in unserved / underserved areas. The roll-out of such 'very high capacity networks' will further increase the capabilities of networks and pave the way for the roll-out of future mobile network generations based on enhanced air interfaces and a more densified network architecture.
Amendment 173 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Interpersonal communications services are services that enable interpersonal and interactive exchange of information, covering services like traditional voice calls between two individuals but also all types of emails, messaging services, or group chats. Interpersonal communications services only cover communications between a finite, that is to say not potentially unlimited, number of natural persons which is determined by the sender of the communication. Communications involving legal persons should be within the scope of the definition where natural persons act on behalf of those legal persons or are involved at least on one side of the communication. Interactive communication entails that the service allows the recipient of the information to respond. Services which do not meet those requirements, such as linear broadcasting, video on demand, websites, social networks, blogs, or exchange of information between machines, should not be considered as interpersonal communications services. Under exceptional circumstances, a service should not be considered as an interpersonal communications service if the interpersonal and interactive communication facility is a purely ancillary feature to another service and for objective technical reasons cannot be used without that principal service, and its integration is not a means to circumvent the applicability of the rules governing electronic communications services. An example for such an exception could be, in principle, a communication channel in online games or document sharing applications, depending on the features of the communication facility of the service. Similarly, to the extent a multi-feature service contains a communications feature or element that (on its particular facts) can properly be considered to be an interpersonal communications service [that can be used on a standalone basis], only that separable feature or element should be considered as an interpersonal communications service.
Amendment 183 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 24
Recital 24
(24) The principle that Member States should apply EU law in a technologically neutral fashion, that is to say that a national regulatory or other competent authority neither imposes nor discriminates in favour of the use of a particular type of technology, does not preclude the taking of proportionate steps to promote certain specific services where this is justified in order to attain the objectives of the regulatory framework, for example digital television as a means for increasing spectrum efficiency, or generally the migration to enhanced services as a means for increasing consumers' satisfaction. Furthermore, it does not preclude taking into account that certain transmission media have physical characteristics and architectural features that can be superior in terms of quality of service, capacity, maintenance cost, energy efficiency, management flexibility, reliability, robustness and scalability, and ultimately in terms of performance, which can be reflected in actions taken in view of pursuing the various regulatory objectives.
Amendment 192 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 53
Recital 53
(53) Member States may need to amend rights, conditions, procedures, charges and fees relating to general authorisations and rights of use where this is objectively justified. Such changes should be duly notified to all interested parties in good time, giving them adequate opportunity to express their views on any such amendments. Taking into account the need to ensure legal certainty and to promote regulatory predictability, any restriction or withdrawal of existing rights of use for radio spectrum or to install facilities should be subject to predictable and transparent procedures; hence stricter requirements or a notification mechanism could be imposed where rights of use have been assigned pursuant to competitive or comparative procedures. Unnecessary procedures should be avoided in case of minorRadio spectrum is a scarce resource that belongs to the Member States and that national specificities and needs must be respected as regards management and assignment, as pointed out by the Commission; developing tools aimendments to existing rights to install facilities or to use spectrum when such amendments do not impact on third pard to facilitate dissemination of best practices' interests. The change in the use of spectrum as a result of the application of technology and service neutrality principl and experiences between Member States should not be considered a sufficient justification for a withdrawal of rights since it does not constitute the granting of a new rightdesirable.
Amendment 207 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 61
Recital 61
(61) In the case of specific and well defined digital exclusion areas, national regulatory authorities should have the possibility to organise a call for declarations of interest with the aim of identifying undertakings that are willing to invest in very high capacity networks. In the interests of predictable investment conditions and taking account of progressive technology innovation, national regulatory authorities should be able to share information with undertakings expressing interest in deploying very high- speed networks on whether other types of network upgrades, including those below 100 Mbps download speed, are present or foreseen in the area in question.
Amendment 208 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 61 a (new)
Recital 61 a (new)
(61 a) In underdeveloped areas, national regulatory authorities should have the possibility to organise a call for declarations of interest with the aim of identifying undertakings that are willing to invest in high capacity networks able to provide download speed between 30 and 100 Mbps by 2020.
Amendment 218 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 103
Recital 103
(103) Ensuring ubiquitous connectivity in each Member State is essential for economic and social development, participation in public life and social and territorial cohesion. As connectivity becomes an integral element to European society and welfare, EU-wide coverage should be achieved by relying on imposition by Member States of appropriate coverage requirements, which should be adapted to each area served and limited to proportionate burdens in order not to hinder deployment by service providers. Coverage of the territory as well as connectivity across Member States should be maximised and reliable, with a view to promote in-border and cross-border services and applications such as connected cars and e-health. Therefore, in order to increase regulatory certainty and predictability of investment needs and to guarantee proportionate and equitable connectivity for all citizens, application by competent authorities of coverage obligations should be coordinated at Union level. Considering national specificities, such coordination should be limited to general criteria to be used to define and measure coverage obligations, such as population density or topographical and topological features, in accordance with the principle of technology neutrality.
Amendment 288 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 259
Recital 259
(259) Caller location information improves the level of protection and the security of end-users and assists the emergency services in the discharge of their duties, provided that the transfer of emergency communication and associated data to the emergency services concerned is guaranteed by the national system of PSAPs. The reception and use of caller location information should comply with relevant Union law on the processing of personal data. Undertakings that provide network-based location should make caller location information available to emergency services as soon as the call reaches that service, independently of the technology used. However handset-based location technologies have proven to be significantly more accurate and cost effective due to the availability of data provided by the EGNOS and Galileo Satellite system and other Global Navigation Satellite Systems and Wi-Fi data. Therefore handset-derived caller location information should complement network-based location information even if the handset-derived location may become available only after the emergency communication is set up. Member States should ensure that the PSAPs are able to retrieve and manage the caller location information available. The establishment and transmission of caller location information should be free of charge, where feasible, for both the end-user and the authority handling the emergency communication irrespective of the means of establishment, for example through the handset or the network, or the means of transmission, for example through voice channel, SMS or Internet Protocol-based.
Amendment 319 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) 'interpersonal communications service’' means a servicn electronic communications service whose primary purpose is to enable normally provided for remuneration that enables direct interpersonal and interactive exchange of information via electronic communications networks between a finite number of persons, whereby the persons initiating or participating in the communication determine its recipient(s); it does not include services which enable interpersonal and interactive communication merely as an a minor ancillary feature that is intrinsically linked to another service;
Amendment 323 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘'number-based interpersonal communications service’' means an interpersonal communications service which connects with the public switched telephone network, eitherfor receiving communications by means of an assigned numbering resources, i.e. a number or numbers in national or interment of a number in the national telephone numbering plans, or by enablfor originating communication withs to a number or numbers in national or international telephone numbering plans;
Amendment 325 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 7
(7) 'number-independent interpersonal communications service' means an interpersonal communications service which does not connect with the public switched telephone network, either by means of assigned numbering resources, i.e. a number or numbers in national or interthe national telephone numbering plans, or by enabling communication with a number or numbers in national or international telephone numbering plans; it does not include information society services that allow interpersonal and interactive communication as a secondary feature;
Amendment 327 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 15 a (new)
(15 a) 'subscriber' means any person or legal entity who or which is party to a contract with the provider of publicly available electronic communications services for the supply of such services;
Amendment 334 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 26
(26) 'shared use of radio spectrum' means access by two or more users to use the same frequencies under a defined sharing arrangement, authorised by a national regulatory authority on the basis of a general authorisation, individual rights of use or a combination thereof, including regulatory approaches such as licenced shared access aiming to facilitate the shared use of a frequency band, subject to a binding agreement of all parties involved, in accordance with sharing rules as included in their rights of use so as to guarantee to all users predictable and reliable sharing arrangements, and without prejudice to the application of competition law;
Amendment 336 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 32
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 32
(32) 'voice communications’ means a service' means a number-based interpersonal communications service made available to the public for originating and receiving, directly or indirectly, national or national and international calls through a number or numbers in a national or international telephone numbering plan;
Amendment 379 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point c
(c) applying EU law in a technologically neutral fashion which neither imposes nor discriminates in favour of the use of a particular type of technology, to the extent that this is consistent with the achievement of the objectives of paragraph 1;
Amendment 393 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall cooperate with each other and with the Commission in the strategic planning, coordination and harmonisation of the use of radio spectrum in the Union. To this end, they shall, a scarce resource that belongs to the Member States. They might take into consideration, inter alia, the economic, safety, health, public interest, public security and defence, freedom of expression, cultural, scientific, social and technical aspects of EU policies as well as the various interests of radio spectrum user communities with the aim of optimising the use of radio spectrum and avoiding harmful interference.
Amendment 394 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. By cooperating with each other and, where appropriate, with the Commission, Member States shall promote the coordination of radio spectrum policy approaches in the European Union and, where appropriate, harmonised conditions with regard to the availability and efficient use of radio spectrum necessary for the establishment and functioning of the internal market in electronic communications.
Amendment 485 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 22 – paragraph 4
Article 22 – paragraph 4
4. When national regulatory authorities take measures pursuant to paragraph 3, they shall do so according to an efficient, objective, transparent, technologically neutral and non- discriminatory procedure, whereby no undertaking is a priori excluded. Failure to provide information pursuant to paragraph 1(b) or to respond to the call for interest pursuant to paragraph 3 may be considered as misleading information pursuant to Articles 20 or 21.
Amendment 543 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Article 35 – paragraph 2
Amendment 623 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Article 46 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1
Member States shall facilitate the use of radio spectrum, including shared use, under general authorisations and limit the granting of individual rights of use for radio spectrum to situations where such rights are necessary to maximise efficient use in the light of demand and, taking into account the criteria set out in the second subparagraph and the continuity of services already operating in the same radio spectrum. In all other cases, they shall set out the conditions for the use of radio spectrum in a general authorisation.
Amendment 1059 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 81 – paragraph 1
Article 81 – paragraph 1
1. Where a Member State has duly demonstrated, account taken of the results of the geographical survey conducted in accordance with Article 22(1), that the availability at a fixed location of functional internet access service as defined in accordance with Article 79(2) and of voice communications service canis not becurrently ensured under normal commercial circumstances or through other potential public policy tools, it may impose appropriate universal service obligations to meet all reasonable requests for accessing those services in its territory.
Amendment 1060 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 83 – paragraph 1
Article 83 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that in providing facilities and services additional to those referred to in Article 79, those undertakings providing thevoice communications and internet access services in accordance with Article 79, 81 and 82 establish terms and conditions in such a way that the end-user is not obliged to pay for facilities or services which are not necessary or not required for the service requested.
Amendment 1068 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 91 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. Member States shall ensure that, where technically and economically feasible, and except where a called end- user has chosen for commercial reasons to limit access by calling parties located in specific geographical areas, national regulatory authorities take all necessary steps to ensure that end-users of voice communications services are able to:
Amendment 1082 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 95 – paragraph 6
Article 95 – paragraph 6
6. Providers of internet access services and providers of publicly available number-based interpersonalvoice communications services shall offer end- users the facility to monitor and control the usage of each of those services which is billed on the basis of either time or volume consumption. This facility shall include access to timely information on the level of consumption of services included in a tariff plan.
Amendment 1083 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 96 – paragraph 1
Article 96 – paragraph 1
1. National regulatory authorities shall ensure that the information referred to in Annex VIII is published in a clear, comprehensive and easily accessible form by the undertakings providing publicly available electronvoice communications services other than number-independent interpersonal communications services, or by the national regulatory authority itself. National regulatory authorities may specify additional requirements regarding the form in which such information is to be publishedr publicly available internet access services.
Amendment 1084 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 96 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 96 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
National regulatory authorities shallmight ensure that end-users have access free of charge to at least one independent comparison tool which enables them to compare and evaluate prices and tariffs, and the quality of service performance of different publicly available electronic communications services other than number-independent interpersonal communications services.
Amendment 1093 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 107 – paragraph 1
Article 107 – paragraph 1
1. Without prejudice to Article 83(2), Member States shall ensure that national regulatory authorities are able to require all undertakings that provide internet access services and/or publicly available number- based interpersonalvoice communications services to make available all or part of the additional facilities listed in Part B of Annex VI, subject to technical feasibility and economic viability, as well as all or part of the additional facilities listed in Part A of Annex VI.
Amendment 1098 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – paragraph 1
Annex I – paragraph 1
The conditions listed in this Annex provide the maximum list of conditions which may be attached to general authorisations for electronic communications networks and services, except number-independent interpersonal communications services , (Part A), electronic communications networks (Part B), electronvoice communications services, except number- independent interpersonal communication and internet access services, (Part C), rights to use radio frequencies (Part D) and rights to use numbers (Part E).
Amendment 1100 #
2016/0288(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Annex I – part A – point 4
Annex I – part A – point 4
4. Enabling of legal interception by competent national authorities where the provider is established or operates an electronic communications network and in conformity with Directive 2002/58/EC and Directive 95/46/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 24 October 1995 on the protection of individuals with regard to the processing of personal data and on the free movement of such data54 . _________________ 54 OJ L 281, 23.11.1995, p. 31 and Directive 2014/41/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 3 April 2014 regarding the European Investigation Order in criminal matters.
Amendment 20 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 1
Citation 1
Amendment 21 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Citation 3 a(new)
Citation 3 a(new)
having regard to the reasoned opinions of the national parliaments on the issue of subsidiarity;
Amendment 23 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) The Commission Communication setting out a European vision of Internet connectivity for citizens and business in the Digital Single Market 14 describes a number of possible measures capable of enhancing connectivity in the European Union. , although this is not supported by an impact assessment on the long-term effects, taking into account the different situations of the markets of Member States. ____________________ 14 Communication from the Commission to the European Parliament, the Council, the European Economic and Social Committee and the Committee of the Regions – Connectivity for a Competitive Digital Single Market - Towards a European Gigabit society (COM(2016)587).
Amendment 44 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Support of this kind should encourage entities with a public mission such as public authorities and providers of public services to offer free local wireless connectivity as an ancillary service to their public mission so as to ensure that local communities can experience the benefits of very high-speed broadband in the centres of public life. Such entities could include municipalities and other local public authoritiebodies, schools, libraries and hospitals.
Amendment 47 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Local wireless connectivity should only qualify as free where it is provided without corresponding remuneration, whether by direct payment or other types of consideration, including, but not limited to, advertising and the provision of personal data, which may be granted only in exceptional circumstances and justified in terms of public safety. In any case, the provision of personal data should not represent a remuneration for the service.
Amendment 84 #
2016/0287(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) Given Internet connectivity needs within the Union and the urgency of promoting access networks that can deliver, throughout the EU, an Internet experience of high quality based on very high-speed broadband services, financial assistance should seek to attain a geographically balanced distribution. With that aim in view, and given that the proposal is time-limited, the Commission should provide an assessment of the long- term impact of the proposed measures.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0286(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 4 a (new)
Citation 4 a (new)
– having regard to the reasoned opinion of the Polish Senate,
Amendment 166 #
2016/0286(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 4 b (new)
Citation 4 b (new)
– having regard to the reasoned opinion of the Senate of the Parliament of the Czech Republic,
Amendment 167 #
2016/0286(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 4 c (new)
Citation 4 c (new)
– having regard to the reasoned opinion of the Maltese Parliament,
Amendment 168 #
2016/0286(COD)
Draft legislative resolution
Citation 4 d (new)
Citation 4 d (new)
– having regard to the opinion of the German Bundesrat,
Amendment 182 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) In its Resolution of 19 January 2016 ‘Towards a Digital Single Market Act’, the European Parliament called on the Commission to integrate further the digital single market by ensuring that a more efficient institutional framework is in place. It can do this by strengthening the role, capacity and decision-making powers of BEREC in order to allow it to foster the consistent implementation of the regulatory framework for electronic communications, to enable an efficient oversight of BEREC over the development of the single marketin full compliance with the subsidiarity principle, and to help itBEREC to resolve cross-border disputes. The European Parliament also stresses, in this regard, the need to improve theat the necessary financial and human resources and further enhance the governance structure of BERECshould not involve further increases in the Union budget.
Amendment 185 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) BEREC and the BEREC Office have made a positive contribution towards a consistent implementation of the regulatory framework for electronic communications. Notwithstanding, there are still significant disparities between Member States as regards regulatory practice. Moreover, the governance structure of BEREC and the BEREC Office is cumbersome and gives rise to unnecessary administrative burden. In order to ensure efficiency gains and synergies and to further contribute to the development of the internal market for electronic communications throughout the Union as well as to the promotion of access to, and take-up of, very high capacity data connectivity, competition in the provision of electronic communications networks, services and associated facilities and the interests of the citizens of the Union, this regulation aims to strengthen the role of BEREC and enhance its governance structure by establishing BEREC as a Union decentralised agency. This also corresponds to the need to reflect the significantly enhanced role played by BEREC following Regulation (EC) No 531/2012 which establishes tasks for BEREC in relation to Union-wide roaming, Regulation (EU) No 2015/2120 which establishes tasks for BEREC in relation to open internet access and Union-wide roaming, and the Directive which establishes a significant number of new tasks for BEREC such as issuing decisions and guidelines on several topics, reporting on technical matters, keeping registers and delivering opinions on internal market procedures for draft national measures on market regulation as well as on assignments of rights of use for radio spectrum.
Amendment 191 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The need for the regulatory framework for electronic communications to be consistently applied in all Member States is essential for the successful development of an internal market for electronic communications throughout the Union and the promotion of access to, and take-up of, very high capacity data connectivity, of competition in the provision of electronic communications networks, services and associated facilities and of the interests of the citizens of the Union. In view of market and technological developments, which often entails an increased cross-border dimension, and to the experience so far in ensuring a consistent implementation in the electronic communications field, it is necessary to buillend continuity to the work of BEREC and the BEREC Office and further develop them into a fully-fledged agency.
Amendment 192 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
Amendment 194 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) BEREC, as a technical body with expertise on electronic communications and composed of representatives from NRAs and the Commission, is best placed to be entrusted with tasks such as deciding on certain issues with a cross-border dimension, contributing to efficient internal market procedures for draft national measures (both as regards market regulation and assignments of rights of use for radio spectrum), providing the necessary guidelines to NRAs in order to ensure common criteria and a consistent regulatory approach, and keeping certain registries at Union level. This is without prejudice to the tasks established for NRAs, which are closest to the electronic communications markets and their local conditions. In order to carry out its tasks, the agency would require adequate financial and human resources and would alsoBEREC will continue theo pooling of expertise from NRAs.
Amendment 201 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 216 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
(16) The role of the Executive Director, who would be the legal representative of BEREC, is crucial for theits adequate functioning of the new agency and the implementation of the tasks assigned to it. The Management Board should appoint him/her on the basis of a list drawn up by the CommissionNRAs following an open and transparent selection procedure in order to guarantee a rigourous evaluation of the candidates and a high level of independence. Moreover, in the past the term of office of the Administrative Manager of the BEREC Office was three years. It is necessary that the Executive Director has a sufficiently long mandate in order to ensure stability and delivery of a long-term strategy for the agency.
Amendment 220 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) Experience has shown that most of BEREC’s tasks are better carried out through working groups, therefore the Management Board should be in charge of setting up working groups and appointing their members. In order to ensure a balanced approach, the working groups should be coordinated and moderated by members of the BEREC staff. Lists of qualified experts should be prepared in advance to ensure a quick set-up of certain working groups, in particular those related to internal market procedures for draft national measures on market regulation and on assignments of rights of use for radio spectrum, due to the time limits of those procedures.
Amendment 230 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) BEREC should be independent as regards operational and technical matters and should enjoy legal, administrative and financial autonomy. To that end, it is necessary and appropriate that BEREC should be a body of the Union having legal personality and exercising the powers conferred upon itIt should also act as a liaison body for NRAs in order to ensure a long-term legal framework.
Amendment 232 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 22
Recital 22
Amendment 235 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) In order to further extend the consistent implementation of the provisions of the regulatory framework for electronic communications within the scope of BEREC, the new agency, BEREC and the BEREC Office should be open to the participation of regulatory authorities of third countries competent in the field of electronic communications that have entered into agreements with the Union to that effect, in particular those of EEA EFTA States and candidate countries.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 28
Recital 28
(28) The BEREC Office, which was established as a Community body with legal personality by Regulation (EC) No 1211/2009, is succeeded byshould cooperate closely with BEREC as regards all ownership, agreements, legal obligations, employment contracts, financial commitments and liabilities. BEREC should take over the staff of the BEREC Office whose rights and obligations should not be affected,
Amendment 242 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. The Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (‘BEREC’) isand the ‘BEREC Office’ are hereby established.
Amendment 251 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) assist, advise and cooperate with the Commission as well as NRAs, on request or on its own initiative, on any technical matter within its mandate, and assist and advise the European Parliament and the Council on request; promote competition and investments; protect end-users;
Amendment 300 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – indent 2
– an Executive Director, whicho shall exercise the responsibilities set out in Article 9;
Amendment 329 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4
Article 8 – paragraph 4
4. The Executive Director shall not take part in the voting.
Amendment 333 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Chapter 2 – section 2 – title
Chapter 2 – section 2 – title
Amendment 347 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Article 9 – paragraph 4
Amendment 358 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Article 9 – paragraph 6
Amendment 407 #
2016/0286(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Article 24 – paragraph 1
Amendment 16 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) In order to contribute to the functioning of the internal market, it is necessary to provide for wider dissemination of television and radio programmes originating in other Member States for the benefit of users across the Union by facilitating licensing of copyright and related rights in works and other protected subject-matter contained in broadcasts of such programmes. Indeed, television and radio programmes are important means of promoting cultural and linguistic diversityeducation, social cohesion and access to information.
Amendment 28 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) A number of barriers hinder the provision of online services which are ancillary to broadcasts and the provision of retransmission services and thereby the free circulation of television and radio programmes within the Union. Broadcasting organisations transmit daily many hours of news, cultural, political, documentary or entertainment programmes. These programmes incorporate a variety of content such as audiovisual, musical, literary or graphic works, which is protected by copyright and/or related rights under Union law. That results in a complex process to clear rights from a multitude of right holders and for different categories of works and other protected subject matter. Often the rights need to be cleared in a short time-frame, in particular when preparing programmes such as news or current affairs. In order to make their online services available across borders, broadcasting organisations need to have the required rights to works and other protected subject matter for all the relevant territories, which further increases the complexity of thecomplicates rights' clearance.
Amendment 30 #
2016/0284(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) Operators of retransmission services, that normally offer multiple programmes which use a multitude of works and other protected subject matter included in the retransmitted television and radio programmes, have a very short time- frame for obtaining the necessary licences and hence also face a significant rights clearing burdenrights and licences. There is also a risk for right holders of having their works and other protected subject matter exploited without authorisation or payment of remuneration.
Amendment 36 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 13 a (new)
Recital 13 a (new)
(13 a) Where information society service providers store and provide access to the public to copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users, therefore going beyond the mere provision of physical facilities and performing an act of communication to the public, as well as an act of reproduction, they are obliged to conclude licensing agreements with rightholders, unless they are eligible for the liability exemption provided in Article 14 of Directive 2000/31/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Amendment 54 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) For the purposes of this Directive, works and other subject-matter should be considered to be permanently in the collection of a cultural heritage institution or educational establishment when copies are owned or permanently held by the cultural heritage institution, for example as a result of a transfer of ownership or licence agreements.
Amendment 61 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 30
Recital 30
(30) To facilitate the licensing of rights in audiovisual works to video-on-demand platforms, this Directive requires Member States to set up a negotiation mechanism allowing parties willing to conclude an agreement, including authors, to rely on the assistance of an impartial body. The body should meet with the parties and help with the negotiations by providing professional and external advice. Against that background, Member States should decide on the conditions of the functioning of the negotiation mechanism, including the timing and duration of the assistance to negotiations and the bearing of the costs. Member States should ensure that administrative and financial burdens remain proportionate to guarantee the efficiency of the negotiation forum.
Amendment 71 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 33
Recital 33
(33) For the purposes of this Directive, it is necessary to define the concept of press publication in a way that embraces only journalistic publications, published by a service provider, periodically or regularly updated in any media, for the purpose of informing or entertaining. Such publications would include, for instance, daily newspapers, weekly or monthly magazines of general or special interest and news websites. Periodical publications which are published for scientific or academic purposes, such as scientific journals, should not be covered by the protection granted to press publications under this Directive. This protection does not extend to acts of hyperlinking which do not constitute communication to the public.
Amendment 88 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 37
Recital 37
(37) OAcknowledges that over the last years, the functioning of the online content marketplace has gained in complexity. Online services providing access to copyright protected content uploaded by their users without the involvement of right holders have flourished and have become main sources of access to content online. This affects rightholders' possibilities to determine whether, and under which conditions, their work and other subject- matter are used as well as their possibilities to get an appropriate remuneration for it.
Amendment 121 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) CWelcomes collaboration between information society service providers storing and providing access to the public to large amounts of copyright protected works or other subject-matter uploaded by their users and rightholders is essential for the functioning of technologies, such as content recognition technologies. In such cases, rightholders should provide the necessary data to allow the services to identify their content and the services should be transparent towards rightholders with regard to the deployed technologies, to allow the assessment of their appropriateness. The services should in particular provide rightholders with information on the type of technologies used, the way they are operated and their success rate for the recognition of rightholders' content. Those technologies should also allow rightholders to get information from the information society service providers on the use of their content covered by an agreement.
Amendment 125 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 41
Recital 41
(41) When implementing transparency obligations, the specificities of different content sectors and of the rights of the authors and performers in each sector should be considered. Member States should consultall ensure that the representative organisations of all relevant stakeholders as that should help determine sector-specific requirements. Collective bargaining should be considered as an option to reach an agreement between the relevant stakeholders regarding transparency. To enable the adaptation of current reporting practices to the transparency obligations, a transitional period should be provided for. The transparency obligations do not need to apply to agreements concluded with collective management organisations as those are already subject to transparency obligations under Directive 2014/26/EU.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 4 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) is accompanied by the indication of the source, including the author's name, unless this turns out to be impossiblewhere this is possible with a reasonable effort.
Amendment 180 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. Member States mayshould provide for fair compensation for the harm incurred by the rightholders due to the use of their works or other subject-matter pursuant to paragraph 1.
Amendment 235 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. Member States shall ensure that authors and performers receive on a regular basis and no less tan once a year and taking into account the specificities of each sector, timely, adequate, accurate and sufficient information on the exploitation of their works and performances from those to whom they have licensed or transferred their rights as well as subsequent transferees or licensees, notably as regards modes of exploitation, revenues generated and remuneration due.
Amendment 241 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 2
2. The obligation in paragraph 1 shall be proportionate and effective and shall ensure an appropriatehigh level of transparency in every sector, as well as a right of authors to audit. However, in those cases where the administrative burden resulting from the obligation would be disproportionate in view of the revenues generated by the exploitation of the work or performance, Member States may adjust the obligation in paragraph 1, provided that the obligation remains effective and ensures an appropriate level of transparency.
Amendment 246 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 14 – paragraph 3
Article 14 – paragraph 3
3. Member States may decide that the obligation in paragraph 1 does not apply when the contribution of the author or performer is not significantmarginal having regard to the overall work or performance.
Amendment 255 #
2016/0280(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 16 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Proceedings in respect of a dispute may also be brought on behalf of authors and performers by their representative organisations, whether collective management organisations, unions or guilds.
Amendment 19 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since the Investment Plan for Europe was presented in November 20143 , the conditions for an uptake in investment have improved and confidence in Europe’s economy and growth are returning. The Union is now in its fourth year of moderate recovery, with Gross Domestic Product growing at 2% in 2015. The comprehensive efforts initiated with the Investment Plan are already delivering concrete results, despite the fact that macroeconomic effects of larger investment projects cannot be immediate. Investment is expected to pick up gradually throughout 2016 and 2017 although it remains below historical levels. _________________ 3 COM(2014) 903 final. COM(2014) 903 final.
Amendment 25 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 2
Recital 2
(2) That positive momentum should be maintained and efforts need to be continued to bring investment back to its long-term sustainable trend. The mechanisms of the Investment Plan work and should be reinforced to continue the mobilisation of private investments in sectors important to Europe's future and where market failures or sub-optimal investment situations remain, without losing attention to institutional and sectoral problems which cause such market failures and sub-optimal investment situations.
Amendment 30 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 4
Recital 4
(4) The EFSI, implemented and co- sponsored by the EIB Group, is firmly on track to deliver the objective of mobilising at least EUR 315 billion in additional investments in the real economy by mid- 2018. The market absorption has been particularly quick under the SME Window where the EFSI is delivering well beyond expectations. In July 2016 the SME Window was thus scaled-up by EUR 500 million within the existing parameters of Regulation (EU) No 2015/1017. A larger share of financing to be geared towards SMEs given the exceptional market demand for SME financing under the EFSI: 40% of the increased risk bearing capacity of the EFSI should be geared towards increasing access to financing for SMEs.
Amendment 34 #
2016/0276(COD)
(6) The EFSI was established for an initial period of three years and with the aim of mobilising at least EUR 315 billion in investments. Given its success, tThe Commission is committed to the doubling of the EFSI, both in terms of duration and financial capacity. The legal extension covers the period of the current Multiannual Financial Framework and should provide a total of at least half a trillion euro investments by 2020. In order to enhance the firepower of the EFSI even further and reach the aim of doubling the investment target, Member States should also contribute as a matter of priority.
Amendment 38 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Since the Investment Plan for Europe was presented in November 20143, the conditions for an uptake in investments have improved and confidence in Europe’s economy and growth areis returning. The Union is now in its fourth year of moderate recoveryupturn, with Gross Domestic Product growing at 2% in 2015. The comprehensive efforts initiated with the Investment Plan are already delivering concrete results, despite the fact that macroeconomic effects of larger investment projects cannot be immediatemeasured only with a time lag. Investment is expected to pick up gradually throughout 2016 and 2017 although it remains below historical levels. __________________ 3 COM(2014) 903 final. COM(2014) 903 final.
Amendment 44 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The extended EFSI should address remaining market failures and sub-optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for Europe’s future job creation – including for the youth –, growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality. They include investments in the areas of energy, environment and climate action, social and human capital and related infrastructure, healthcare, research and innovation, cross- border and sustainable transport, as well as the digital transformation. In particular, the contribution of operations supported by the EFSI to achieving the Union's ambitious targets set at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) should be reinforced. Energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted. In addition, EFSI support to motorways should be avoided, unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross-border transport projects involving at least one cohesion country. For reasons of clarity, although they are already eligible, it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture, fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for EFSI support.
Amendment 49 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
Amendment 51 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
Amendment 54 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 8
Recital 8
(8) The extended EFSI should address remaining market failures and sub- optimal investment situations and continue to mobilise private sector financing in investments crucial for Europe’s future job creation – including for the youth –, growth and competitiveness with strengthened additionality. They include investments in the areas of energy, environment and climate action, social and human capital and related infrastructure, healthcare, research and innovation, cross- border and sustainable transport, as well as the digital transformation. In particular, the contribution of operations supported by the EFSI to achieving the Union’s ambitious targets set at the Paris Climate Conference (COP21) should be reinforced. Energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted. In addition, EFSI support to motorways should be avoided, unless it is needed to support private investment in transport in cohesion countries or in cross-border transport projects involving at least one cohesion countryisation. Energy interconnection priority projects and energy efficiency projects should also be increasingly targeted. For reasons of clarity, although they are already eligible, it should be explicitly laid down that projects in the fields of agriculture, fishery and aquaculture come within the general objectives eligible for EFSI support.
Amendment 55 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 57 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 13
Recital 13
Amendment 59 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
Amendment 62 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 15
Recital 15
Amendment 70 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 81 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 11
Recital 11
(11) In order to reinforce the take-up of the EFSI in less-developed and transition regions, the scope of the general objectives eligible for EFSI support should be enlarged.steps must be taken to also make the EFSI known to a broader public and accessible for investment projects in Member States with less-developed and transition regions;
Amendment 98 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
(18) With a view to enhancing the transparency of EFSI operations, the Investment Committee should explain in its decisions, which are made public and accessible, the reasons why it deems that an operation should be granted the EU guarantee, with particular focus on compliance with the additionality criterion. The scoreboard of indicators should be made public on the EIB’s EFSI website once an operation under the EU guarantee is signed.
Amendment 104 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements. It should pay particular attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more Member States and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of COP21. Notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the EIB and the Commission, so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union, the EIAH should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the EFSI and support the EIB where needed in originating projects. It should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of Union funding with the EFSI. Notes however that the EIAH has already dealt with some 230 requests from 27 Member States and the EIPP has already published more than 100 investment projects since its launch on 1 June 2016.
Amendment 107 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) The European Investment Advisory Hub (EIAH) should be enhanced and its activities should focus on needs not covered adequately under current arrangements. It should pay particularalso pay attention to supporting the preparation of projects involving two or more Member States and projects that contribute to achieving the objectives of COP21. Notwithstanding its objective to build upon existing advisory services of the EIB and the Commission, so to act as a single technical advisory hub for project financing within the Union, the EIAH should also contribute actively to the objective of sectorial and geographical diversification of the EFSI and support the EIB where needed in originating projects. It should also actively contribute to the establishment of investment platforms and provide advice on the combination of other sources of Union funding with the EFSI.
Amendment 108 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 a (new)
Recital 21 a (new)
(21a) Recalls that the advisory hub has been established to help project promoters to develop their projects so that they fulfil the eligibility criteria according to the EFSI regulation; calls on the EIB, EFSI and advisory hub to prioritise on efficient and effective communication with promoters with a view to maximising the benefits that the latter can bring in overcoming investment barriers;
Amendment 112 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21 b (new)
Recital 21 b (new)
(21b) Notes that one entity can receive resources from both ESI Funds and EFSI for the same project if the respective conditions are met, underlines that this practice opens the door to confusion, misunderstanding and possibly abuse; instructs the Commission to investigate and report on such projects; calls on the Commission to take the necessary measures against possible abuse of ESI Funds and EFSI resources for political purposes; calls on the Commission to investigate and scrutinise possible ties between projects and politicians and political pressure groups;
Amendment 146 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a
Article 9 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a
Amendment 170 #
2016/0276(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a – point ii
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9 – point a – point ii
Regulation (EU) 2015/1017
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 14 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
It shall also support the preparation of climate action and circular economy projects or components thereof, in particular in the context of COP21, the preparation of projects in the digital sector, as well as the preparation of projects referred to in the fifth subparagraph of Article 5(1).
Amendment 28 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 1
Recital 1
(1) Reliable and relevant evidence based on European statistics is absolutely essential to measuring the progressimpact and evaluating the efficiency of the Union’s policies and programmes, especially in the context of the Europe 2020 strategy and the Agenda for jobs, growth, fairness and democratic change.
Amendment 42 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Better statistics are therefore crucial to achieving better results and contributing to a better Europe, and greater efforts should be made to boost investments in official statistics at both European and national levels. This should provide guidance in priority policy areas and for capacity-building, in addition to current guidance and ongoing re-prioritisation. More specifically, action should be taken to tackle the most urgent statistical gaps, increase timeliness and support political priorities and economic policy coordination through the European Semester. The Commission (Eurostat) should also provide new population projections in close cooperation with the national statistical institutes to update the analysis of the economic and budgetary implications of population ageing and demographic evolutions.
Amendment 43 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 6
Recital 6
Amendment 57 #
2016/0265(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 10
Recital 10
(10) Since the objective of this Regulation, namely to extend the European statistical programme to cover the years 2018 to 2020, cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States andbut can ratherefore by reason of scale or effects be better achieved at Union level, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Regulation does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective.
Amendment 66 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) As a means to enhance the overall cost-effectiveness of total reductions, Member States should be able to transfer part of their annual emission allocation to other Member States. The transparency of such transfers should be ensured and may be carried out in a manner that is mutually convenient, including by means of auctioning, the use of market intermediaries acting on an agency basis, or by way of bilateral arrangements.
Amendment 99 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. This implementing act shall also specify, based on the percentages notified by Member States under Article 6(2), the quantities that may be taken into account for their compliance under Article 9 between 2021 and 2030. If the sum of all Member States' quantities were to exceed the collective total of 100 million, the quantities for each Member State shall be reduced on a pro rata basis so that the collective total is not exceeded.
Amendment 107 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
2. In respect of the years 2021 to 2029, a Member State may borrow a quantity of up to 5% frompart of its annual emission allocation for the following year.
Amendment 112 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. A Member State may transfer up to 5% of its annual emission allocation for a given year to other Member States. The receiving Member State may use this quantity for compliance under Article 9 for the given year or for subsequent years until 2030.
Amendment 140 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) actions that the Member State shall implement in order to meet its specific obligations under Article 4, through domestic policies and measures and the implementation of Union action;
Amendment 147 #
2016/0231(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Amendment 67 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 17
Recital 17
(17) To facilitate data collection and methodology improvement, land use should be inventoried and reported using geographical tracking of each land area, corresponding to national and EU data collection systems. The best use shall be made of existing Union and Member State programmes and surveys including the LUCAS Land Use Cover Area frame Survey and the European Earth observation programme Copernicus - and here in particular through Sentinel-2 - for data collection. Data management, including sharing for the reporting reuse and dissemination should conform to Directive 2007/2/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 14 March 2007 establishing an Infrastructure for Spatial Information in the European Community.
Amendment 86 #
2016/0230(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 1
For the period from 2021 to 2025 and from 2026 to 2030, taking into account the flexibilities provided for in Article 11, each Member State shallould ensure that emissions do not exceed removals, calculated as the sum of total emissions and removals on their territory in the land accounting categories referred to in Article 2 combined, as accounted in accordance with this Regulation.
Amendment 83 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 8
Recital 8
Amendment 122 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 132 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 153 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 5 – point a
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 b – paragraph 5 – point a
Amendment 233 #
2016/0107(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2
Directive 2013/34/EU
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 5
Chapter 10 a – Article 48 c – paragraph 5
Amendment 186 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) In a spirit of solidarity, regional cooperation, involving both public authorities and natural gas undertakings, should be the guiding principle of this Regulation, to identify the relevant risks in each regionegional risks and optimise the benefits of coordinated measures to mitigate them and to implement the most cost-effective measures for Union consumers.
Amendment 215 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 18
Recital 18
Amendment 222 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 19
Recital 19
Amendment 235 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) In order to make the regional cooperation feasible, Member States connected directly or in certain circumstances indirectly through a non- EU Member State should establish a cooperation mechanism within each region. Such mechanism or mechanisms should be developed sufficiently in time to allow for conducting the risk assessment and drawing up meaningful plans at regional level. Member States are free to agree on a cooperation mechanism best suited for a given regiontheir grouping. The Commission should have a facilitating role in the overall process and share best practises for arranging regional cooperation such as a rotating coordination role within the region for the preparation of the different documents or establishing dedicated bodies. In absence of an agreement on the cooperation mechanism, the Commission may propose a suitable cooperation mechanism for a given region. roup of connected Member States.
Amendment 245 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
(21) When conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to be prepared at regional level, competent authorities should assess natural, technological, commercial, financial, social, political and market- related risks, and any other relevant ones, including, where appropriate, the disruption of the supplies from the single largest supplier. All risks should be addressed by effective, proportionate and non-discriminatory measures to be developed in the preventive action plan and the emergency plan. The results of the risk assessments should also contribute to the all hazard risk assessments foreseen under article 6 of Decision No 1313/2013/EU18 . __________________ 18 Decision No 1313/2013/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 December 2013 on a Union Civil Protection Mechanism (OJ L 347, 20.12.2013, p. 24).
Amendment 253 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 23
Recital 23
(23) To ensure maximum preparedness, so as to avoid a supply disruption and mitigate its effects should it nevertheless occur, the competent authorities of a given region must draw up preventive action plans and emergency, after consulting stakeholders. Regional plans should take account of the specific characteristics of each Member State. TheyThese plans should also clearly define the roles and responsibilities of the natural gas undertakings and the competent authorities. National measures to be designed should take fully account of the regional measures set out in the preventive action plan and emergency plan. They should be so designed as to address national risks in a way that takes full advantage of the opportunities provided by regional cooperation. The plans should be technical and operational in nature, their function being to help prevent the occurrence or escalation of an emergency and to mitigate its effects. The plans should take the security of electricity systems into account and be consistent with the Energy Union's strategic planning and reporting tools.
Amendment 291 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 36
Recital 36
(36) As demonstrated by the October 2014 stress test, solidarity is needed to ensure security of supply across the Union and to keep overall costs to a minimum. If an emergency is declared in any Member State, a two-step approach should be applied to strengthen solidarity. Firstly, all Member States which have introduced a higher supply standard should reduce it to default values to make the gas market more liquid. Secondly, if the first step fails to provide the necessary supply, further measures by neighbouring Member States, even if not in an emergency situation, should be triggered to ensure the supply to households, essential social services and district heating installations in the Member State experiencing the emergency. Fulfilling security of supply standards on the level of Member States is a condition to make solidarity mechanisms work. Transparency on the level of Member States about the fulfilment shall serve the spirit of solidarity. For the creation of these mechanisms, Member States should identify and describe the corresponding details of these solidarity measures in their emergency plans, ensuring fair and equitable compensation of the natural gas undertakings. The Commission shall submit a framework for necessary technical, legal and financial arrangements to be agreed between neighbouring Member States.
Amendment 308 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 39
Recital 39
(39) In March 2015, the European Council concluded that gas supply contracts with suppliers from third countries should be made more transparent and compatible with the Union energy security provisions. In this context an efficient and targeted mechanism for Member States' access to key gas supply contracts should ensure a comprehensive assessment of relevant risks that can lead to a supply disruption or interfere with the necessary mitigating measures should a crisis nevertheless occur. Under that mechanism certain key gas supply contracts should be automatically notified, immediately after their conclusion, to the Member States. However, any obligation to notify a contract automatically needs to be proportionate. Applying this obligation to contracts between a supplier and a buyer covering 40% of the national market strikes the right balance in terms of administrative efficiency and lays down clear obligations for market participants. This does not mean that other gas supply contracts are not relevant to security of supply. Accordingly, Member States should have the right to request other contracts which might negatively affect security of supply of a Member State or region or of the Union as a whole. The Commission should have the same access to the gas supply contracts as Member States, given its role in assessing the consistency and effectiveness of the preventive action plans and emergency plans to address risks to security of supply at national, regional and EU level. The Commission may call on the Member States to amend the plans so as to take account of the information obtained from the contractsthe most pertinent key details of gas supply contracts should ensure a comprehensive assessment of relevant risks that can lead to a supply disruption or interfere with the necessary mitigating measures should a crisis nevertheless occur. The confidentiality of commercially sensitive information should be ensured. Improved Commission access to information on commercial contracts should not affect the Commission's ongoing efforts to monitor the gas market, and the Commission should intervene if violations of the Union law are identified. The provisions of this Regulation should be without prejudice to the right of the Commission to launch infringement proceedings in accordance with Article 258 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union (TFEU) and to enforce competition rules, including state aid,.
Amendment 336 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 45
Recital 45
(45) To allow for a swift Union response to changing circumstances as regards security of gas supply, the power to adopt acts in accordance with Article 290 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union should be delegated to the Commission in respect of amendment of regions and templates for risk assessment and plans. It is particularly important that the Commission carry out appropriate consultations during its preparatory work, including at expert level, involving the competent authorities and the National Regulatory Authorities. When preparing and drawing up delegated acts, it should ensure that relevant documents are simultaneously sent to the European Parliament and the Council, in good time and in the appropriate manner.
Amendment 350 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 1 – introductory part
Article 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 1 – introductory part
(1) 'protected customer’ means a household customer connected to a gas distribution network and, in addition, where the Member State concerned so decides, may also mean one or more of the following:
Amendment 356 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 1 – point a
Article 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 1 – point a
Amendment 360 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 1 – point b
Article 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 1 – point b
Amendment 369 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 2
Article 2 – subparagraph 2 – point 2
Amendment 382 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1
Article 3 – paragraph 1
1. Security of gas supply shall be a shared responsibility of natural gas undertakings, Member States, notably through their competent authorities, and the Commission, within their respective areas of activities and competence. Infrastructure operators shall be responsible for infrastructure, while supply undertakings shall be responsible for the function of supply.
Amendment 392 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Article 3 – paragraph 7
Amendment 407 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 7 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. A regional collaboration of Member States shall be based on an assessment of correlated supply risks and probability of shortfalls. The Commission shall identify and assess potential supply risks together with National Regulatory Authorities of the Member States and natural gas suppliers. The principles for this assessment are set out in Annex 1.
Amendment 420 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 4 – paragraph 6
Article 4 – paragraph 6
6. In so far as an investment for enabling or enhancing permanent bi- directional capacity is not required by the market and where that investment incurs costs in more than one Member State or in one Member State for the benefit of another Member State, the national regulatory authorities of all Member States concerned shall jointly decide on cost allocation as laid down in Article 12 of Regulation 347/2013 before any investment decision is taken. The cost allocation shall in particular take into account the proportion of the benefits of the infrastructure investments for the increase of security of supply of the Member States concerned as well as investments already made in the infrastructure in question.
Amendment 431 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authority shall require the natural gas undertakingsuppliers, that it identifies, to take measures to ensure, based on the physical availability of gas, the supply of gas to the protected customers of the Member State in each of the following cases:
Amendment 433 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
In Member States where only one source of gas is available, this duty should be fulfilled by the importing supplier.
Amendment 436 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
No later than 31 March 2017 Member States shall notify the Commission their definition of protected customers, the annual gas consumption volumes of the protected customers and the percentage they represent of the total annual final gas consumption in that Member State. Where a Member State includes in its definition of protected customers the categories referred to in point (a) or (b) of Article 2 (1) it shall specify in the notification to the Commission the gas consumption volumes corresponding to consumers belonging to those categories and the percentage that each of those groups of consumers represents in terms of the annual final use of gas.
Amendment 441 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 3
Amendment 446 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 2
Amendment 451 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Based on an assessment consistent with the Cost-Benefit Analysis methodology as defined in the Regulation (EC) No 347/2013, competent authorities shall consider increasing the supply standards in order to improve the physical availability of gas in case of an emergency, taking into account the availability of existing gas infrastructure at a regional level.
Amendment 452 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 3
3. After the periods defined by the competent authority in accordance with paragraphs 1 and 2, or under more severe conditions than those defined in paragraph 1, the competent authority and natural gas undertakingsuppliers shall endeavour to maintain, as far as possible, the gas supply, in particular for protected customers.
Amendment 454 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 4
Article 5 – paragraph 4
4. The obligations imposed on natural gas undertakingsuppliers for the fulfilment of the supply standards laid down in this Article shall be non-discriminatory and shall not impose an undue burden on those undertakings.
Amendment 457 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 5
Article 5 – paragraph 5
5. Natural gas undertakingSuppliers shall be allowed to meet their obligations under this Article at a regional or Union level, where appropriate. The competent authorities shall not require the standards laid down in this Article to be met based on infrastructure located only within its territory.
Amendment 460 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6
Article 5 – paragraph 6
6. The competent authorities shall ensure that conditions for supplies to protected customers are established without prejudice to the proper functioning of the internal energy market and at a price respecting the market value of the supplies. Suppliers shall ensure that supply interruptions due to well-known risks concerning particular gas transport routes are not subject to contractual force majeure clauses.
Amendment 461 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. By [6 months after the date of entry into force of this regulation], the Member States shall establish measures to impose fines on suppliers if they fail to comply with the supply standards described in paragraph 1. Such fines shall be effective, proportionate and persuasive.
Amendment 464 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. TheEach competent authorities of each region as listed in Annex I shall jointly make any in cooperation with the national regulatory authorities where they are not the competent authorities of each Member State shall undertake a full national assessment atincluding regional levelaspects of all risks affecting the security of gas supply. The assessment shall take into account all relevant risks such as natural disasters, technological, commercial, social, political and o so as to allow for a genuine bottom-up approach of cooperation. The assessment shall be conducted on the basis of the following common elements of ther risks. The risk assessment shall be carried out affecting the security of gas supply in its Member State by:
Amendment 478 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) using the standards specified in Articles 4 and 5. The risk assessment shall describe the calculation of the N – 1 formula at national level and include a calculation of the N-1 formula at regional level. The risk assessment shall also include the assumptions used, including those for the calculation of the N – 1 formula at regional level, and the data necessary for such calculation. The calculation of the N-1 formula at national level shall be accompanied by a simulation of the disruption of the single largest infrastructure using a hydraulic modelling on the level of the transmission system operators as well as a calculation of the N- 1 formula considering the level of gas in storages at 30% and 100% of the total capacity;
Amendment 490 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 6 – paragraph 1 – point d
(d) identifying the interaction and correlation of risks among theconnected Member States in the region and with other Member States, as appropriate, including, inter alia, as regards interconnections, cross-border supplies, cross-border access to storage facilities and bi-directional capacity;
Amendment 495 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 6 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Amendment 503 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 5
Article 6 – paragraph 5
5. The regional chapter on risk assessment once agreed by all connected Member States in the region, cooperating pursuant to Article 3(7) shall be notified to the Commission for the first time no later than on 1 September 2018. The risk assessment shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates. The risk assessment shall take account of progress made in investments needed to cope with the infrastructure standard defined in Article 4 and of country-specific difficulties encountered in the implementation of new alternative solutions. It shall also build on the experience acquired through the simulation of the emergency plans contained in Article 9 (2).
Amendment 511 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 6 – paragraph 6
Article 6 – paragraph 6
6. By 1 November 2017 ENTSO for Gas shall carry out a Union wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios. The scenarios shall be defined by ENTSO for Gas in consultordination with the Gas Coordination Group. The competent authorities shall provide ENTSO for Gas with the necessary data for the simulations such as peak demand values, production capacity and demand side measures. The competent authorities shall involve their national regulatory authorities and take into account the results of the simulations for the preparation of the risk assessments, preventive action plans and emergency plans. The Union-wide simulation of supply and infrastructure disruption scenarios shall be updated every four years unless circumstances warrant more frequent updates. In addition ENTSO for Gas shall spread information gained by the Early Warning Mechanism on regular basis among the Gas Coordination Group.
Amendment 520 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – introductory part
1. The competent authorities of the Member States of each region as listed in Annex Iin cooperation with the national regulatory authorities where they are not the competent authorities, after consulting the natural gas undertakings, the relevant organisations representing the interests of household and industrial gas customers, including electricity producers, and the national regulatory authorities, where they are not the competent authorities, shall establish jointly shall, without prejudice to paragraph 3 establish at national level:
Amendment 526 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) a preventive action plan containing the measures to be adopted to remove or mitigate the risks identified in the regionamong the connected Member States, including risks of purely natregional dimension, in accordance with the risk assessment undertaken pursuant to Article 6 and in accordance with Article 8; and
Amendment 532 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) an emergency plan containing the measures to be taken to remove or mitigate the impact of a gas supply disruption in the region, including events of purely national dimension, in accordance with Article 9.
Amendment 535 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
The competent authorities within each regionof the connected Member States shall agree on a cooperation mechanism sufficiently in time to establish the plans and allow for their notification and for the notification of the updated plans.
Amendment 537 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Before adopting a Preventive Action Plan and an Emergency Plan, the competent authorities, in cooperation with national regulatory authorities where they are not the competent authorities of connected Member States, cooperating pursuant to Article 3(7) shall exchange their draft Plans and exchange views with each other and the Commission, so as to verify that the measures envisaged are consistent within the different Plans and that they comply with this Regulation and other provisions of the Union law. These consultations shall be carried out in particular among neighbour states, notably in groups of states forming gas islands and their neighbours. On the basis of these consultations and recommendations, the competent authorities, in cooperation with the national regulatory authorities where they are not the competent authorities, cooperating according to Article 3(7) can decide to draft joint Preventive Action Plans and joint Emergency Plans in addition to Plans established at national level. Where joint Plans are to be established, the authorities concerned shall conclude agreements to implement regional cooperation, which can be formally endorsed by Member States if necessary.
Amendment 538 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The measures necessary to remove and mitigate risks of a purely natregional dimension as well as the measures to be taken to remove or mitigate the impact of events which, due to their limited size, are to be addressed at natregional level only, shall be developed by eachin cooperation with the connected competent authorityies of the region constituted by connected Member States and included in the plans developed at regnational level. Such nNational measures shall not hamper in any way the effectiveness of measures at regional level. Each competent authority shall also identify areas for regional cooperation and possible joint measures. The national measures together with the proposals for regional cooperation shall be shared with other competent authorities in the regionof connected Member States one year before the deadline for the notification of the plans.
Amendment 542 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Competent authorities shall regularly report to the Gas Coordination Group on the progress achieved on the preparation and adoption of the preventive action plans and the emergency plans. In particular competent authorities shall report to the Gas Coordination Group on the agreed cooperation mechanism 18 months before the deadline for the adoption of the plans and the updates of the plans. The Commission may have a facilitating role overall in the preparation of the plans, in particular for the establishment of the cooperation mechanism. If competentnational authorities within a region do not agree on a cooperation mechanismof connected Member States do not agree on the content of the regional aspects of the preventive action plan, the Commission may propose a regional cooperation mechanism for that region. They shall ensure the regular monitoring of the implementation of such plans.
Amendment 550 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. The preventive action plans and emergency plans shall be adopted by all connected Member States in the region, made public and notified to the Commission no later than on 1 March 2019. Such notification shall take place once the plans have been adopted by all Member States in the region. The Commission shall inform the Gas Coordination Group about the notification of the plans and publish them on the Commission website.
Amendment 556 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – subparagraph 2 – point b
(b) is inconsistent with the risk scenarios assessed or with the plans of another regionestablished on basis of cooperation pursuant Article 3(7) of connected Member States;
Amendment 576 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) the definition of protected customers in each connected Member State of the region and the information described in the second subparagraph of Article 5(1);
Amendment 579 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 8 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) the measures, volumes and capacities needed to fulfil the infrastructure and supply standards in each Member State of the regionthe connected Member States, as laid down in Articles 4 and 5, including where applicable, the extent to which demand- side measures can sufficiently compensate, in a timely manner, for a supply disruption as referred to in Article 4(2), the identification of the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest in the case of application of Article 4(3), the necessary gas volumes per category of protected customers and per scenario as referred to in Article 5(1) and any increased supply standard under Article 5(2), including a justification of the compliance with the conditions set in Article 5(2) and a description of a mechanism to temporarily reduce any increased supply standard or additional obligation in accordance with Article 12;
Amendment 609 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – introductory part
4. The Member StatNational Regulatory Authorities shall carry out an impact assessment on all preventive non-market based measures to be adopted after the entry into force of this Regulation, including the measures to comply with the supply standard set out in Article 5(1) and the measures for the increased supply standard set out in Article 5(2). Such impact assessment shall cover at least the following:
Amendment 618 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 2
Amendment 642 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 9 – paragraph 2
Article 9 – paragraph 2
2. The measures, actions and procedures contained in the emergency plan shall be tested at least twice between its regular four-year updates referred to in paragraph 3 at national and regional level. In order to test the emergency plan, Member States shall simulate high and medium impact scenarios and responses in real time in accordance with their emergency plan. The results of the tests shall be presented at the Gas Coordination Group by the competent authorities.
Amendment 647 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 10 – paragraph 3
Article 10 – paragraph 3
3. When the competent authority declares an emergency, it shall follow the pre-defined action as set out in its emergency plan and shall immediately inform the Commission and the competent authorities inof the regionconnected Member States in particular of the action it intends to take. In duly justified exceptional circumstances, the competent authority may take action deviating from the emergency plan. The competent authority shall immediately inform the Commission and the competent authorities in the regionof connected Member States of any such action and shall provide a justification therefore.
Amendment 669 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 1
Amendment 679 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1
As long as the supply to households, essential social services and district heating installations in the Member State having declared the emergency is not satisfied, despite the application of the measure in paragraph 1, the gas supply to customers other than households, essential social services and district heating installationprotected customers in the Member State having declared the emergency is not satisfied, and buying gas is no longer a viable option, the gas supply to customers other than protected customers in any other Member State, directly connected to the Member State which declared the emergency, shall not continue to the extent necessary to supply the households, essential social services and district heating installationprotected customers in the Member States having declared the emergency.
Amendment 690 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 1 a (new)
The gas supply in any other Member State, directly or indirectly connected to the Member State which declared the emergency, shall only be reduced if the supply standard of the Member State in an emergency situation pursuant to Article 5(1) is permanently satisfied. The Commission shall monitor the fulfilment of the supply standard on the level of the Member States.
Amendment 692 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 12 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
The first subparagraph shall apply to essential social services and district heating installations to the extent they are covered by the definition of protected customers in the respectivapplicability of Article 12(2) shall be subject to the condition that the Member State who is calling for solidarity meets all his duties under this Regulation, in particular that the Member State makes use of all measures described in the respective emergency plan and that the technical and commercial terms of the agreement in the Member Stategency plan are met.
Amendment 695 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3
Article 12 – paragraph 3
3. The competent authorities shall adopt the necessary measures, so that gas not supplied to customers other than households, essential social services and district heating installationprotected customers in their territory in the situation described in paragraph 2 can be supplied to the Member State in the emergency situation described in the same paragraph for the supply to households, essential social services and district heating installationprotected customers in that Member State.
Amendment 699 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 4
Article 12 – paragraph 4
4. The technical, legal and financial arrangements for the application of paragraph 3 shall be agreed among the Member States which are directly connected to each other and described in the emergency plans of their respective regions. Such arrangements may cover, among others, gas prices to be applied, use of interconnectors, including bi- directional capacity, gas volumes and the coverage of compensation costs. Market- based measures such as auctions shall be preferred for the implementation of the obligation laid down in paragraph 3. In case the technical, legal and financial arrangements necessary to apply paragraph 3 are amended, the relevant emergency plan shall be updated accordingly.
Amendment 710 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 6
Article 12 – paragraph 6
6. If the Member States do not agree on the necessary technical, legal and financial arrangements, the Commission mayshall proposvide a frameworkproposal for such measures in its opinion and decision on the planarrangements.
Amendment 720 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 4
Article 13 – paragraph 4
4. In duly justified circumstances irrespective of a declaration of emergency, the competent authority may require gas unthe following details, and only these dertakings to provide the information referred to in paragraph 1 or additional information necessaryils of gas supply contracts, as collected under REMIT reporting requirements, with a duration of more than one year from ACER in order to assess the overall situation of the gas supply in the Member State or other Member States, including contractual informationsecurity of supply at national, regional and Union level. The Commission may request from the competent authorities the information provided by natural gas undertakings. on an aggregate level. (a) duration of the contract (b) delivery points (c) maximum daily volumes contracted in the event of an emergency (d) contracted volumes in total on an annual basis and the average volume per month; (e) minimum daily, monthly and yearly gas volumes (f) conditions for the suspension of delivery
Amendment 728 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 5
Article 13 – paragraph 5
5. Where the Commission considers that the gas supply in a region or the Union as whole is affected or is likely to be affected it may require the competent authorities to collect and submit to the Commission the relevant information necessary to assess the situation of the gas supply in the Union listed in Article 13(1) and 13(2). The Commission mayshall share its assessment with the Gas Coordination Group.
Amendment 731 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point a
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point a
Amendment 737 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 743 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b
(b) to the competent authority and to the Commission immediately after their conclusion or modification the gas supply contracts with a duration of more than 1 year concluded or modified after [OP: Please insert the date of entry in force of this Regulation] that individually or cumulatively with other contracts with the same supplier or its affiliates provide more than 40% of yearly natural gas consumption in the Member State concerned. The notification obligation shall not apply to the modifications related only to the gas price. The notification obligation shall also apply to all commercial agreements relevant for the execution of the gas supply contract. The Commission may request from the competent authorities the information provided by natural gas undertakings on an aggregate level.
Amendment 748 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b – subparagraph 2
Article 13 – paragraph 6 – point b – subparagraph 2
Amendment 753 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Article 13 – paragraph 7
Amendment 764 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 14 – paragraph 1
Article 14 – paragraph 1
1. A Gas Coordination Group is established to facilitate the coordination of measures concerning security of gas supply. The Group shall be composed of representatives of the Member States, in particular of their competent authorities, as well as the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (the "Agency"), the ENTSO for Gas, groups of Transport System Operators which collaborate on a trans-national level, and representative bodies of the industry concerned and those of relevant customers. The Commission shall, in consultation with the Member States, decide on the composition of the Group, ensuring it is fully representative. The Commission shall chair the Group. The Group shall adopt its rules of procedure.
Amendment 802 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 815 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 5 – subparagraph 1
Annex II – point 5 – subparagraph 1
The calculated area referred to in point 3 shall be extended to the appropriate regional level. The regions listed in Annex I shall apply for connected Member States. For the calculation of the N – 1 formula at regional level, the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest shall be used. The single largest gas infrastructure of common interest to a region shall be the largest gas infrastructure in the region that directly or indirectly contributes to the supply of gas to the connected Member States of that region and shall be defined in the risk assessment.
Amendment 818 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex II – point 5 – subparagraph 3
Annex II – point 5 – subparagraph 3
For the calculations referred to in Article 6(1), the single largest gas infrastructure of common interest to the regions as listed in Annex Iof connected Member States shall be used.
Amendment 819 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 1 – introductory part
Annex III – point 1 – introductory part
1. To enable or enhance bi-directional capacity on an interconnector or to obtain or prolong an exemption from that obligation, transmission system operators on both sides of the interconnector shall submit to their competent authorities (competent or, where Member States so provide, their competent authorities or their regulatory authorities (referred to in this Article as the "authorities concerned") after consulting with all transmission system operators along the gas supply corridor:
Amendment 820 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 3
Annex III – point 3
3. UponThe authority concerned receipt ofving the proposal or the exemption request the competentshall notify the authorities concerned shall without delay consult the competent authorities along the gas supply corridor, the Agencof the other Member States that could, according to the risk assessment, benefit from reverse flow capacity and the Commission onf the proposal or the exemption request. The consulted authorities may issue an opinion within four months of the receipt of the consultation request without delay. That authority concerned shall give those authorities concerned and the Commission the possibility to issue an opinion within a period of 4 months following receipt of that notification.
Amendment 821 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4
Annex III – point 4
Amendment 822 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 4 a (new)
Annex III – point 4 a (new)
4a. Within 2 months of the expiry of the period referred to in paragraph 3, the authority concerned, on the basis of the criteria referred to in paragraph 2 and of the risk assessment carried out in accordance with Article 9, and taking utmost account of the opinions received in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article, and taking into account aspects that are not strictly economic, such as security of gas supply and the contribution to the internal gas market, shall: (a) grant an exemption if reverse flow capacity would not significantly enhance the security of supply of any Member State or region or if the investment costs would significantly outweigh the prospective benefits for security of supply; or (b) accept the proposal for reverse flow capacity; or (c) require the transmission system operator to amend its proposal. The authority concerned shall notify its decision without delay to the Commission, together with all relevant information showing the reasons for the decision, including the opinions received in accordance with paragraph 3 of this Article. The authorities concerned shall endeavour to ensure that mutually dependent decisions which concern the same interconnection or interconnected pipelines do not contradict each other.
Amendment 823 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 5
Annex III – point 5
Amendment 824 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 6
Annex III – point 6
Amendment 825 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 7
Annex III – point 7
Amendment 826 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 8
Annex III – point 8
Amendment 827 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 9
Annex III – point 9
Amendment 828 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 10
Annex III – point 10
10. Within four2 months of receipt of the opinion issued by the Agency pursuant to point 9, the Commission shall adopt a decision covering all elements of a joint decision listed in point 4 taking into account that opinion. If the Commission requests additional information, the four at notification, and where there are discrepancies between the decision of the authority concerned and the opinions of other authorities concerned, the Commission may require that the authority concerned amend its decision. That period may be extended by 1 month where additional information is sought by the Commission. Any proposal by the Commission requiring amendment to the decision of the authority concerned shall be made on the basis of the elements and criteria set out in paragraph 2 and point (a) of paragraph 4, taking into account the reasons for the decision of the authority concerned. The authority concerned shall comply with the request by amending its decision within a period of 4 weeks. In the event that the Commission does not act within that 2-months period starts running on the day of the receipt of the complete requested information. That period may be extended by additional, it shall be deemed not to have raised objections to the decision of the authority concerned. Where additional reverse flow capacity is needed according to the results of the risk assessment carried out in accordance with Article 9, the procedure set out in paragraphs 1 two mon5 of this with agreement of all competentArticle shall be repeated upon the request of a transmission system operator, an authoritiesy concerned or the Commission.
Amendment 829 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex III – point 12
Annex III – point 12
12. Exemption from the obligation to enable bi-directional capacity granted under Regulation (EU) No 994/2010 shall remain valid until 1 December 2018 unless their duration expires beforeWhere additional reverse flow capacity is needed according to the results of the risk assessment carried out in accordance with Article 6, the procedure set out in this Annex shall be repeated upon the request of a transmission system operator, an authority concerned or the Commission.
Amendment 884 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 1
Annex VI – point 1
1. Each notified preventive action plan and the emergency plan shall be subject to a peer review by a peer review team, either by selection of the European Commission or at the request of a concerned Member State along the gas supply corridor.
Amendment 885 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 2
Annex VI – point 2
2. One peer review team per region shall be established. Each peer review team shall be composed of maximum five competent authorities and ENTSO for Gas, each represented by onetwo persons, and, as an observer, the Commission. The Commission shall select the representatives of competent authorities and ENTSO for Gas in the peer review teams, taking into account geographical balance and including at least onthe competent authorityies from athe neighbouring Member States. The competent authorities may nominate a representative of their NRA. Members of the peer review team shall not belong to any competent authority or other bodies or associations having participated in the preparation of the plans subject to the peer review.
Amendment 887 #
2016/0030(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex VI – point 3
Annex VI – point 3
3. The Commission shall inform the peer review team of the notification of the plans. Within twofour months of the date of the information the respective peer review team shall prepare and submit a report to the Commission. Before the submission of the report the peer review team shall discuss the preventive action plan and the emergency plan, at least once, in depth with the competent authorities that prepared the plans. The Commission shall publish the report.
Amendment 51 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 2 a (new)
Recital 2 a (new)
(2a) An assessment of the results of the enforcement measures will be necessary, and will be presented to the European Parliament, in order to guarantee that companies in Member States have not become less competitive in third countries since those measures were adopted.
Amendment 55 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 3
Recital 3
(3) It is necessary to lay down rules in order to strengthen the average level of protection against aggressive tax planning in the internal market. As these rules would have to fit in 28 separate corporate tax systems, they should be limited to general provisions and Member States should enforce them, as they are better placed to shape the specific elements of those rules in a way that best fits their corporate tax systems. This objective could be achieved by creating a minimum level of protection for national corporate tax systems across the Union. It is therefore necessary to coordinate the responses of Member States in implementing the outputs of the 15 Action Items against base erosion and profit shifting with the aim to improve the effectiveness of the internal market as a whole in tackling tax avoidance practices. It is therefore necessary to set a common minimum level of protection for the internal market in specific fields. It is important to ensure, however, that the measures put in place do not exceed what is required in order to achieve their primary purpose, namely to combat aggressive tax planning, as this could also have an undesirable impact on companies which do not employ aggressive tax planning.
Amendment 64 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 a (new)
Recital 5 a (new)
(5a) With particular reference to the restrictions on interest deductibility (the interest cap), Member States should consider whether a transitional period is necessary with a view to giving taxable entities a reasonable amount of time to adjust their financing structures.
Amendment 65 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5 b (new)
Recital 5 b (new)
(5b) Provision should be made for the exemption of infrastructure providers, leasing companies and real estate companies.
Amendment 85 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) General anti-abuse rules (GAARs) feature in tax systems to tackle abusive tax practices that have not yet been dealt with through specifically targeted provisions. GAARs have therefore a function aimed to fill in gaps, which should not affect the applicability of specific anti-abuse rules. Within the Union, the application of GAARs should be limited to arrangements that are ‘wholly artificial’ (non-genuine); otherwise, the taxpayer should have the right to choose the most tax efficient structure for its commercial affairs. It is furthermore important to ensure that the GAARs apply in domestic situations, within the Union and vis-à-vis third countries in a uniform manner, so that their scope and results of application in domestic and cross-border situations do not differ. In particular, Member States must apply the GAARs in a uniform manner in order to prevent potential legal uncertainty in the commercial sector.
Amendment 100 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 14
Recital 14
(14) Considering that a key objective of this Directive is to improve the resilience of the internal market as a whole against cross-border tax avoidance practices, this cannot be sufficiently achieved by the Member States acting individually. National corporate tax systems are disparate and independent action by Member States would only replicate the existing fragmentation of the internal market in direct taxation. It would thus allow inefficiencies and distortions to persist in the interaction of distinct national measures. The result would be lack of coordination. Rather, by reason of the fact that much inefficiency in the internal market primarily gives rise to problems of a cross-border nature, remedial measures should be adopted at Union level. It is therefore critical to adopt solutions that function for the internal market as a whole and this can be better achieved at Union level. Thus, the Union may adopt measures, in accordance with the principle of subsidiarity as set out in Article 5 of the Treaty on European Union. In accordance with the principle of proportionality, as set out in that Article, this Directive does not go beyond what is necessary in order to achieve that objective. By setting a minimum level of protection for the internal market, this Directive only aims to achieve the essential minimum degree of coordination within the Union for the purpose of materialising its objectives. In this respect, Member States should take particular care to ensure that existing national measures are propery adjusted in order to prevent possible inconsistencies in the application of this Directive.
Amendment 124 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 - paragraph 2
Article 4 - paragraph 2
2. Exceeding borrowing costs shall only be deductible on up to 30 percent of taxpayers’ income before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) or up to a maximum amount of EUR 13 000 000, whichever is more, in the tax year in which they are accrued. The EBITDA shall be calculated by adding back to taxable income the tax-adjusted amounts for net interest expenses and other costs equivalent to interest as well as the tax-adjusted amounts for depreciation and amortisation. The restriction on deductibility shall apply solely to interest earned by partners and by lenders belonging to the corporate group of the taxpayer.
Amendment 128 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
Article 4 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1
By derogation from paragraph 2, the taxpayer may be given the right to fully deduct exceeding borrowing costs if the taxpayer can demonstrate that the ratio of its equity over its total assets is equal to or higher than the equivalent ratio of the group. Provision shall be made in all Member States for a group test to be conducted. On the basis of the outcome of that test, the taxpayer may deduct all interest costs if it can prove that its debt is not higher than the debt of the entire group.
Amendment 137 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 4
Article 4 – paragraph 4
4. The EBITDA of a tax year which is not fully absorbed by the borrowing costs incurred by the taxpayer in that or previous tax years mashall automatically be carried forward for future tax years.
Amendment 155 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 1 – point -a (new)
-a) these provisions only apply where the exit state will lose its taxing right.
Amendment 165 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 3 a (new)
A specific ban on charging interest, from which the Member States may not deviate, needs to be set up as deferment of collection must be without interest being charged.
Amendment 190 #
2016/0011(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6 a (new)
Article 6a Provision shall be made for the exemption of infrastructure providers, leasing companies and real estate companies.
Amendment 120 #
2016/0010(CNS)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Directive 2011/16/EU
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 23 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. The Commission shall submit an implementation report to the Council and the European Parliament on country-by- country reporting and the Anti-Tax- Avoidance Package.
Amendment 14 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Highlights that the ongoing energy transition is resulting in a move away from a centralised, inflexible, fossil fuel-based energy system to one which is more decentralised, flexible and renewables- based;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 – point d
Paragraph 3 – point d
d. protect consumers from abusive, uncompetitive and unfair practices by supplimarket players and enable them to fully exercise their rights;
Amendment 87 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Considers that the aim of the Third Energy Package to provide a truly competitive and consumer-friendly retail energy market has not yetonly partly been realised, as evidenced by low levels of consumer switching and satisfaction across the EU, persistent high levels of market concentration, and the failure to reflect falling wholesale costs inpersistent high levels of market concentration in some Member States, and rising retail prices due to an increasing part of government- induced price components in the final retail prices;
Amendment 120 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point a
Paragraph 6 – point a
a. Recommends improving the transparency and clarity of bills, which should include information on the final price, with an explanation of the different taxes, and levies and tariffs, together with information on the different energy sources and complaint handling, clear indication of contact points, and information on switching and energy efficiency measures; insists that clear language must be used, with technical terms either avoided or clearly explained; requests the Commission to identify minimum standards in this respect;
Amendment 130 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point b
Paragraph 6 – point b
Amendment 155 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point d
Paragraph 6 – point d
d. Recommends that there should be a limited range of standardised tariffs, in order to facilitate comparison between different suppliers and tariffs and avoid a confusing array of different tariffs for the same product;eleted
Amendment 174 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 – point e
Paragraph 6 – point e
e. Recommends that consideration be given to requiring energy suppliers to automatically place customNotes, given that switching rates are low in a numbers on the most advantageous tariff, based on historic consumption patterns; notes, given that switching rates are low throughout Europef Member States, that many households, especially the most vulnerable, are not engaged in the energy market and are stuck on outdated expensivstill bear inappropriate tariffs;
Amendment 208 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Insists that the provisions on switching, as set out in the Third Energy Package, should be fully implemented by Member States, and that national legislation must guarantee consumers to opt for a contract with the right to change suppliers in a quick, easy and cost-free way, with no termination fees or penalties in parallel to contracts binding the consumers for a reasonable time;
Amendment 217 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that collective switching schemes and campaigns should be promoted in orderare one possibility to help consumers find a better deal; emphasises that such schemes must be independent, trustworthy, transparent, comprehensive and inclusive, reaching those who are less engaged; suggests that local authorities, regulators and consumer organisations and other not- for-profit organisations are well placed to fulfil this role, and that support from European funds for such activities should be considered;
Amendment 241 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Believes that local authorities, communities and individuals shouldcan form the backbone of the energy transition and should be actively supported to help themtherefore have the opportunity to become energy producers and suppliers on an equal footing with other players;
Amendment 287 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls for stable and sufficient remuneration schemes to guarantee investor certainty and increase the take-up of small-scale renewable energy, ensuring a level playing field among technologies while not distorting the market; believes that grid tariffs and other fees should be non-discriminatory and should fairly reflect the impact of the consumer on the grid, while guaranteeing sufficient funding for the maintenance and development of distribution grids; regrets the recent abrupt changes to support schemes in certain Member States, as well as the introduction of unfair and punitive taxes or fees which are detrimental to the continued expansion ofon electricity from self-generation;.
Amendment 301 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Recommends reducing to an absolute minimum the administrative barriers to new self-generation capacity, and suggests replacing lengthy authorisation procedures with a simple notification requirement; suggests that the revision of the renewable energy directive could include specific provisions to remove barriers and promotefor community/cooperative energy schemes;
Amendment 332 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 17
Paragraph 17
17. Believes that consumers should have easy and timely access to their consumption data in both volume and monetary terms, to help them make informed decisions; believes that where smart meters are rolled out there should be a solid legal framework to ensure an end to back-billing and a rollout that is efficient and affordable for consumers and is free of charge for energy-poorall consumers; insists that efficiency savings from smart meters should be shared on a fair basis between grid operators and users;
Amendment 345 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Emphasises that the development of smart technologies must not leave the most vulnerable or less engaged consumers behind, nor see bills rise;
Amendment 364 #
2015/2323(INI)
20. Believes that the processing and storage of citizens’ energy-related data should be managed by neutral entities and should comply with the existing EU legislation, which lays down that the ownership ofcontrol over all data lies with the citizenonsumer and that data should only be provided to third parties by explicit consent; considers that, in addition, citizens should be able to exercise their rights to correct and erase personal information;
Amendment 379 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls for the development of a strong EU framework to fight energy poverty, including a broad, common but non- quantitative definition of energy poverty, focusing Urges the Commission the idea that access to affordable energy is a basic social right; urglp Member States twhe Commission ton they prioritise measures to alleviate energy poverty in upcoming legislative proposals and to present a dedicated action plan by mid- 2017; calls on the Commission to share best practices at EU level;
Amendment 413 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Considers that energy efficiency measures are central to any strategy to address energy poverty and are much cheaper in the long run than tackling the issue exclusively throughcan complement social security policies; calls for action to ensure that energy-efficient renovation of existing buildings gives priority to energy-poor citizens in the context of the review of the EPBD; suggests that an objective of reducing the number of energy- inefficient homes by 2030 should be considered, with a focus on rental properties and social housing;
Amendment 419 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
Amendment 435 #
2015/2323(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
Amendment 34 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the integration of the electricity markets and the sphere of multilateral cooperation must also respect the right of the Member States to determine the national energy mix and the overall structure of their energy supply;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Commission communication on the transformation of the energy market and endorses the view that the transformed electricity market should enhance regional cooperation on security of energy supply and should focus on more market, the enhanced integration of renewable sources of energy and less regulation;
Amendment 135 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Calls for the existing regulatory framework of the European markets to be adjusted to allow for a growing share of renewable energy sources and to close existing cross-border regulatory gaps; stresses that a new market design for electricity must promote sustainable and efficient electricity supply;
Amendment 180 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Takes the view that it makes sense to step up cooperation between regions under the leadership of ACER with greater responsibility, transparency and non- discrimination, though without the Member States abandoning responsibility for security of supply;
Amendment 191 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Believes that a European internal market in electricity is possible on the basis of stronger price incentives; is aware, however, of the risks of unpredictable price surges and calls for meaningful pilot projects to be carried out before introducing prices thaclear guidelines on how to deal with these risks, without preflect the actual scarcity of suppliventing price surges;
Amendment 213 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Stresses the importance of a common analysis of system management at regional level and calls for the transmission system operators of neighbouring markets to devise a common methodology to that endfor enhanced multilateral cooperation;
Amendment 268 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Notes that rapid network expansion and the removal of structural network bottlenecks are also essential if uniform price zones are to be rimportant conditions for achieving the internal marketa ined, and that the splitting of bidding energy; takes the view that changes in price zones cshould be a sensible market economy approach to reflect actual electricity shortages in certain regions; takes the view that in closely integrated electricity networks the allocation of price zones should be decided together with all neighbours concerneddecided solely within the framework of the Bidding Zone Review as part of ENTSO-E with the participation of all the relevant stakeholders in order to prevent both the inefficient use of networks and the reduction of cross- border capacities, which is incompatible with the internal market; stresses that an arbitrary splitting of functioning, liquid price zones is incompatible with the objectives of an integrated energy market; calls for the retention of existing, functioning price zones up to the completion and impact assessment of ongoing work on the network code within the framework of the CACM Regulation;
Amendment 314 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Calls for national capacity mechanisms only to be authorised where a detailed analysis of the production and supply situation at regional level has been carried out in advance and a bottleneck has been identified which cannot be eliminated by less stringent measures such as a strategic reserve;
Amendment 333 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Insists that natregional capacity markets and capacity markets authorised by European regulatory agencies should be open to cross-border participation and should only create the capacity strictly necessary for security of supply;
Amendment 391 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Notes that the expectation of future price surges can create incentives for producers and investors to invest in production capacity, particularly in high- efficiency modern gas-fired and pumped- storage power stations, urges politicians not to intervene in the market even in the event of large price surges and calls, in the medium term, for the complete abolition of regulated final consumer prices;
Amendment 518 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Takes the view that, for a medium-term transitional period, national responsibility for the energy mix cannot be questioned and therefore that both nuclearhydroelectric power, which is largely CO2-neutral, and the use of national energy reserves together with high- efficiency gas-fired power stations and coal-fired electricity generation using the latest technology, can make vital contributions to the integration of renewables;
Amendment 539 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
28. Stresses that renewables should in most cases be fed in at distribution systems level, and therefore calls for distribution system operators to have a greater role overall and to be more closely involved in the European regulatory bodies; calls for cooperation between distribution system operators and transmission system operators to be enhanced by means of more efficient regulatory conditions;
Amendment 562 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30
Paragraph 30
30. Regards distribution system operators and transmission system operators as neutral market pioneers receiving data from various sources, which they can then make available in a non-discriminatory manner to authorised third parties with the consent of the consumer;
Amendment 565 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 a (new)
Paragraph 30 a (new)
30a. Calls for a technically and economically watertight definition of ‘systemically relevant baseload capacity’ and for this capacity to be available to the electricity system in order to guarantee system security; notes that the general availability of such capacities must be considered in a regional context;
Amendment 566 #
2015/2322(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 30 b (new)
Paragraph 30 b (new)
30b. Stresses the need to speed up permit issuing for energy infrastructure projects at all decision-making levels;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital A
Recital A
A. whereas economic recovery in the European Union is under way but remains uneven between and within Member States and is partly driven by temporary factors;
Amendment 37 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the euro area’s current account surplus in some members of the euro area continues to rise, while Europe still faces an important investment gap, and structural reforms in certain euro area members are being introduced only haltingly;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that increasing Europe’s global competitiveness remains an important objective, whileand that the worsening global outlook calls for further strengthening domestic sources of growth;
Amendment 99 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls for further efforts to support recovery, foster convergence and correct macroeconomic imbalances, including by channelling excess savings towards the domestic economy and boosting investment;
Amendment 117 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Is encouraged byn the light of mild improvements in labour market indicators, calls for further efforts and reforms in order to fight unemployment; calls for more effort to reduce poverty, social exclusion and growing inequalities;
Amendment 155 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
Amendment 203 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
Amendment 210 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
Amendment 230 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Urges that further steps be taken towards resilient labour markets with reduced segmentation and sustainable welfare systems with increased focus on social investment;
Amendment 290 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
Amendment 311 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Emphasises the need for improved tax collection in some Member States, fighting tax evasion and avoidance and improved tax policy coordinatcoordination of aggressive tax planning, tax avoidance and evasion;
Amendment 321 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
Amendment 338 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Welcomes the recommendation on the economic policy of the euro area as a way to deepen policy coordination in the follow-up to the Five Presidents’ Report;
Amendment 351 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Emphasises that, given its high level of interdependence and the singleness of its monetary policy, the euro area needs to be viewed as one big macroeconomic entity where convergence must be promoted; calls therefore for an in-depth aggregate assessment of macroeconomic imbalances; in the euro area to complement the assessment of country-specific vulnerabilisists on introducing incentives; insists on full coherence between the euro area recom for the implemendtation andof country-specific recommendations for the Member States;
Amendment 374 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Supports the recommendation to differentiate fiscal effort by individual Member States taking into account their respective positions vis-à-vis Stability and Growth Pact requirements and stabilisation needs, as well as spillover effects; notes that high-surplus countries have significant fiscal space which they could use to the benefit of their populations and the monetary union as a whole;
Amendment 392 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Agrees that while the euro area’s high current account surplus of some of the members of the euro area is a welcome sign of the euro area’s external competitiveness, it also implies a lack of internal investment and a risk of euro appreciation when monetary policy starts to become less accommodative, with adverse effects on growth and employment;
Amendment 405 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27
Paragraph 27
27. Emphasises the need to foster real economic and social convergence driven by improvements in productivity and non- cost factors; underlines the importance of; underlines that all Member States havingshould have sufficient investment capacity, enabling balanced and sustainable growth;
Amendment 412 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 28
Paragraph 28
Amendment 421 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 29
Paragraph 29
29. Calls for measures preventing aAcknowledges that there is no race to the bottom in terms of taxation and social standards, building on better use of social indicators in macroeconomic surveillance;
Amendment 466 #
2015/2285(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 34
Paragraph 34
34. Highlights the importance of national parliaments debating country reports and country-specific recommendations and voting on national reform programmes; in addition, calls in this context for stronger cooperation on the part of national parliaments with the European Parliament;
Amendment 59 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that up to now neither the 2012 Energy Efficiency Directive nor the 2010 Buildings Directive have been adequately implemented by the Member States; considers, therefore, that one reason why the energy efficiency targets are being achieved lies in the fact that citizens and undertakings themselves have an interest in low energy consumption and cutting costs; believes that this public opinion and attitude towards energy efficiency ensures predictability and investor stability while safeguarding a market driven approach;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that the directive’s flexibility has allowed many Member States to embark on energy efficiency measures; believes that alternative measures chosen by the Member States should be easily quantifiable;
Amendment 88 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that 24 Member States have made use of the possibility of alternative measures to the energy efficiency obligation scheme to deliver end-use energy savings (Article 7), and 18 Member States have preferred alternative measures to the renovation quota (Article 5); criticises the fact that seven Member States have still not introduced energy audits (Article 8);
Amendment 94 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses that some key elements of the Energy Efficiency Directive (smart meters, cogeneration, renovation plans) need more time in order to give administrations and undertakings an opportunity to launch projects and innovations; notes that while public demand and the market are the best drivers for these projects, a stable framework beyond 2020 can be supportive of this development;
Amendment 113 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Points out that the Energy Efficiency Directive became an Energy Saving Directive as a result of political decisions; calls for the focus of the directive to be turned more towards energy efficiency considerations, especially for buildings in which 50% of the EU energy is used for heating and cooling;
Amendment 137 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Criticises the 2 000 or so energy reporting obligations imposed on businesses, consumers and public authorities; regrets that it is ultimately electricity consumers who bear the consequences of an overly complex reporting system; criticises that the data obtained from reporting obligations is in many cases not comparable across the EU due to different national breakdowns, methodologies and standards; criticises the lack of oversight and data-evaluation, which does not distinguish between top- down and bottom-up methods, eventually leading to approximate estimations being compared with actual data;
Amendment 139 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Notes that the complexity in delivery of EED Article 7 varies hugely between Member States, with the number of policy measures involved ranging from one to 112;
Amendment 171 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Is concerned that European electricity prices for medium-sized industrial and business customers and private consumers are among the highest in the world; sees a role for energy efficiency to boost competitiveness;
Amendment 183 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. INotes that while the principle of ‘energy efficiency first’ makes a cost- effective expansion of the share of renewable energy sources in the mix, but is concerned at the repercussions of general saving rules on the targets for expanding the use of renewable energy sources; takes the view that improved cross-regional distribution and storage systems provide good opportunities for the further expansion of optimal locations for wind, hydro and solar power to supply the whole of Europe; expects that this will have a dampening effect on energy prices;
Amendment 228 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Welcomes the positive impact that certification schemes or saving obligations (Article 7) are having in many Member States; considers the flexibility of the rules to be a major factor in guaranteeing their acceptance; asks that the calculation of certification schemes and energy-saving measures should not be hampered by overly restrictive interpretations and time limits; notes however, that ensuring that certified savings correspond to real life energy savings is crucial;
Amendment 237 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14 a (new)
Paragraph 14 a (new)
14a. Asks for an assessment of possible interplays between energy efficiency, eco- design and energy efficiency labelling, and its impact on innovation and uptake of energy efficient products;
Amendment 255 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Calls in this connection for the Energy Efficiency Directive to be adapted in line with the EU’s climate protection targets for 2030, taking into account the non-binding commitments made by the EU at COP21;
Amendment 288 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Calls for an exchange of ideas among Member States on the saving obligations and building and renovation plans (Articles 4, 5, 6 and 7) with the aim of applying existing instruments (tax incentives, support programmes, model contracts) more quickly; calls for Commission guidelines for future national plans; welcomes the technical support from the Commission for the implementation of the EED;
Amendment 302 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Considers energy audits for businesses to be a proven means of boosting energy efficiency; calls for a uniform definition and enforcement of the criteria set out in Article 8 (definition of SME, audits, no double certification for cross-border business structures); asks for an investigation on the impact of standardised energy audits and energy management schemes on the competitiveness of European companies;
Amendment 304 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Recognises a distortion of data concerning the level of energy efficiency and energy efficiency activities of the Member States; asks for a comparable methodology of crediting the energy efficiency efforts and energy efficiency action plans undertaken by the Member States;
Amendment 305 #
2015/2232(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Asks for clear EU-norms and standards to make energy efficiency measures comparable across the European Union and to minimise the administrative burden of national systems;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2193(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that the Institute's budget monitoring efforts during the financial year 2014 resulted in a budget implementation rate of 94,13 %, representing; deplores the fact that this represents a decrease of 2,84 % compared with 2013; notes, furthermore, that the payment appropriations execution rate was 92,79 %,; deplores, similarly, the fact that this representings a decrease of 4,07 % compared with the previous year;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2193(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the Commission's Internal Audit Service (IAS) carried out a follow- up audit in February 2014 in order to review the implementation of actions stemming from the “limited review” it performed in 2012; notes that the IAS issued a final follow-up report in June 2014, in which it acknowledged progress made by the Institute, closed two recommendations out of the original six, re-rated one from “critical” to “very important”; observes that the IAS still considered a number of actions as open; calls on the Institute to complete the actions in question without delay and to inform the discharge authority of the outcome of the next IAS evaluation as regards the implementation of those recommendations;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2189(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Acknowledges from the Authority that the majority of issues related to carryovers will diminish during 2016 when an advanced level of maturity of the Authority’s IT capability is expected; notes in particular that the majority of carryovers are related to contractual obligations which the Authority entered into in 2014, but for which services delivery partially took place in 2015; further notes that, in addition to the IT projects, the carryovers covered expert reimbursements under the “Common Supervisory Culture” project, as well as meetings, missions and translations with an operational purpose; calls on the Authority to improve the management of external contracts in future and bring it into line with the principles of sustainable and stable budgetary management;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2189(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Urges the Authority to keep carryovers to the next financial year to a minimum in future;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Institute in future to keep the level of committed appropriations carried over to the following year as low as possible;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2187(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Points out that the Institute must scrutinise conflict-of-interest declarations by its members, administrative staff and experts and publish the report concerned without delay;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2186(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Calls on the Office in future to keep the level of committed appropriations carried over as low as possible, in order to comply more effectively with its duties of transparency and accountability;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Agency in future to keep the level of committed appropriations carried over to the following year as low as possible, and to disclose transfers of appropriations to other budget headings, in order, in so doing, to comply with its duty of accountability;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes from the Agency that it adopted its policy on the prevention and management of conflicts of interest in October 2014; observes that the conflicts of interest policy requests that the Agency’s Administrative Board Members and its management staff provide a declaration of conflicts of interests; notes that the declarations of conflicts of interest signed by the Agency’s Administrative Board Members and its management staff were made publicly available; takes note that the publication of the CVs of the Agency’s management staff was declared to be optional under the conflicts of interest policy and that all four members of the Agency’s management provided their CV for publication; encourages the Agency’s Administrative Board Members to submit without delay their declarations of conflicts of interest for further publication on the Agency’s website in order to act on the Agency's duties of transparency and accountability;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2183(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Notes with satisfaction that the Agency is committed to having in place a section of its website presenting the Agency in all the official languages of the Union, as well as in Galician in view of the location of the seat of the Agency; encourages the Agency to proceed, within the limits of available resources, in order to enhance the visibility and reputation of the Agency;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Points out that the College improved its budget-monitoring system by implementing monthly budget reports and periodic meetings between all actors in the financial circuit in order to analyse and minimise potential carry-overs; notes with satisfaction that, as a result, the last five years have showed a continuous decrease in percentage points of the level of carry- overs and cancellations; calls on the College to reduce further the level of committed appropriations carried over to the following year and to keep it as low as possible;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2180(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Ascertains from the College that it adopted guidelines on scoring applicants as well as a shortlisting matrix, both of which are used by the Selection Committee in recruitment procedures and link the scoring thresholds to the justification behind them; notes that these guidelines were applied for the recruitment rounds starting in April 2014; calls on the College to inform the discharge authority of the final assessment of the guidelines as soon as they are evaluated by the Court and the Commission’s Internal Audit Service (IAS); calls on the College to incorporate any improvements needed into its guidelines without delay;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2179(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Agency as far as possible to reduce the level of committed appropriations carried over in the future in order to strengthen transparency and accountability;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2179(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Ascertains that the Agency published the CVs and declarations of conflicts of interests of the majority of its Administrative Board members; notes that the Agency is set to publish the remainingregrets, however, that some declarations of conflicts of interests of its Administrative Board members as well as of its management staff are still pending; expressly notes that this practice does not further transparency and consequently the Agency should publish the remaining declarations without delay;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Centre to continue as far as possible to reduce the level of committed appropriations carried over in the future by means of all available measures, for example by adopting best practice used in other agencies;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2177(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes that with regard to its procurement procedures, the Centre has put specific focus on ensuring consistency in all tender documents; notes that the Centre’s revised Committee on Procurement, Contracts and Grants is providing an additional quality control mechanism; calls on the Centre in particular to carry out careful checks on conflicts of interest in relation to tenders, procurement, recruitment and contracts in order to strengthen transparency;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Ascertains that, in order to attain both working with the top academics in the industry and having the most effective conflicts of interest policy possible, the Authority uses a system to assess the experts’ interests, which takes into account the role of the experts and the mandate of the scientific working group or panel of which the expert would be a member against a number of different criteria; notes, furthermore, that in 2016 the Authority will undertake an examination of the systems it has in place to detect conflicts of interest as part of the regular cycle of review of its independence policy; asks the Authority to inform the discharge authority about the outcomes of the review and the necessary adjustments to the procedures for selecting experts and checking their credentials;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 9
Paragraph 9
9. Takes note that the Authority's staff are legally bound to comply with the Staff Regulations1 regarding future employment; notes, in addition, that the assessment of staff’s future employment occurs on a systematic basis, and that if the Authority’s Executive Director may exercise his right to set conditions related to that employment or restrict it in case the employment is considered to be a potential conflict of interestsemployment is considered to be a potential conflict of interest no appointment should be made until that potential conflict has been resolved on the basis of clear, transparent and verifiable criteria; points out that in 2013, of the 29 statutory staff members that left the employment at the Authority, three went to the chemical/pharmaceutical sector with a range of restrictions put in place for these individuals; acknowledges that the Authority considers that a clear legal and governance framework on revolving doors is already in place; __________________ 1 Regulation (EU, Euratom) No 1023/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2013 amending the Staff Regulations of Officials of the European Union and the Conditions of Employment of Other Servants of the European Union (OJ L 287, 29.10.2013, p. 15)..
Amendment 28 #
2015/2176(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Acknowledges that the Authority carried out an internal exercise to assess the impact of removing the possibility for experts to anonymise certain interests in their declarations of interest; notes from the Authority that the practice of anonymising interests has been used on very few occasions in the past; notes furthermore that for the latest renewal of panel members in 2015, no scientific experts chose to anonymise their interests; notes with satisfaction that the Authority no longer accepts anonymised interests and has withdrawn this option for experts when completing their declaration of interests; asks the Authority to check the declarations submitted by experts who were appointed before 2015 and who took advantage of the option of anonymising their interests;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2175(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1 – indent 2
Paragraph 1 – indent 2
- it reviewed and verified a high number of declarations of interest in order to ensure that it is compliant with its policy on prevention and management of conflicts of interest; notes, furthermore, that no revolving door cases were registered; regrets, however, that explanations concerning conflicts of interest on the part of various board members and administrative staff are still to be provided or verified; highlights the fact that, in the interests of increased transparency, this must happen as soon as possible;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2175(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Informs the agency that it should keep the amount of the committed appropriations carried over to the following year to the minimum in the interests of transparency and accountability;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes that budget monitoring efforts during the financial year 2014 resulted in a budget implementation rate of 94,32 %,; regrets, however that this representings a decrease of 2,44 % compared with the previous year; notes furthermore that the payment appropriations execution rate was at 82,30 %,; regrets that, here again, this representings a decrease of 3,98 %;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Calls on the Agency as far as possible to reduce the level of committed appropriations carried over in the future in order to strengthen transparency and accountability;
Amendment 8 #
2015/2171(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Takes note from the Agency that, in order to increase the level of human resources allocated to operational tasks, it is further improving its recruitment and resource planning procedures; ascertains from the Court's Report that in 2014 the Agency concluded an EUR 15 000 000 framework contract for high-level management consultancy services covering the 2014-2017 period; notes that the objectives and activities to be carried out were not sufficiently specific to justify the procurement decision or the volume of the contract; calls on the Agency therefore, in the interests of transparency and accountability, to ensure that the objectives and activities to be carried out are in fact specified; notes furthermore that the Court found no evidence that the Agency’s Management Board had been consulted on the procurement decision; acknowledges from the Agency that consulting its Management Board in this case was not required by the financial rules;;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2170(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes from the Centre that at the start of 2014, five recommendations which were issued by the Commission’s Internal Audit Service (IAS) remained open; ascertains from the Centre that it implemented corrective actions and closed two recommendations; notes, furthermore, that the remaining two recommendations rated as "Very Important" and one rated as "Important" were set to be implemented; calls on the Centre to implement these remaining recommendations as soon as possible and to keep the discharge authority informed;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2167(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Welcomes the accelerated implementation of the ICT strategy, but calls on the Centre in future to keep the level of committed appropriations carried over to the following year as low as possible;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Notes the creation of a new post designated as "own-initiative inquiry coordinator"; finds the justification for that creation general and vague; invitescalls on the Ombudsman to indicate whether this is part of a broader structuring and to identify the coordinator's tasks;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2161(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 13
Paragraph 13
13. Asks the Ombudsman, with a view to ensuring greater transparency, to include in the AAR a table of all human resources broken down by nationality, gender and grade;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2159(DEC)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Notes the EESC’s effort to raise its profile through an effective information and communication policy; will welcome, in that connection, any further efforts on the EESC’s part to improve the flow of information and, hence, transparency;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Stresses that stimulating growth, innovation, consumer choice and competitiveness is of the utmost importance and believes that the digital single market is key to achieving this objective by removing barriers to trade, incorporating innovations more effectively, increasing productivity, streamlining processes for online businesses and supporting creators, investors and consumers; calls in this regard for competitiveness tests on all new proposals;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Stresses the important role of data in ensuring that the transport sector can benefit from the Digital Single Market; therefore welcomes the Commission's announcement of its Free Flow of Data initiative intended to remove existing barriers to the cross-border flow of data;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Notes that, in order to achieve economic convergence through European regions, the digital divide must to be reduced substantially and access to the internet guaranteed to all European citizens and companies; encourages further public and private investment in infrastructure, particularly by establishing a regulatory framework which creates more incentives for private investment in electronic communications infrastructure; welcomes the European Fund for Strategic Investments (EFSI)’s intended efforts in this area;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses the importance of adequate infrastructure in ensuring that the transport sector can become a beneficiary of the Digital Single Market; stresses that a cross-border Digital Single Market needs transparent transport and portability criteria for data, as well as appropriate cross-border mechanisms; calls on the Member States to devise a modern and future-proof regulatory framework to stimulate further investment in the network infrastructure that will be needed for a digital and interconnected transport sector;
Amendment 73 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital B
Recital B
B. whereas all Union policies and legislation in the area of the Digital Single Market should allow new opportunities for users and businesses to emerge, especially within today’s service society, while taking a holistic approach that considers their social dimensionose industrial component should be expanded once again, while taking a holistic approach that not only lays down similar rules for similar services, but also considers their social dimension and, above all, the moves to reindustrialise Europe as they inevitably involve structural changes;
Amendment 83 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Supports the Commission’s decision to review internet platforms; encourages the Commission to create a legislative framework ensuring the development of innovative ideas, protection of work standardsconsumers and work standards, fair competition and compliance with existing fiscal rules;
Amendment 98 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas 75% of the value added by the digital economy comes from traditional industry; whereas its integration of digital technology remains weak, with only 1.7% of EU enterprises making full use of advanced digital technologies and 147% of SMEs using the internet as a sales channel, not least as a result of problems which arise when goods and services cross borders; whereas Europe has fallen behind other economic areas as regards the introduction of digital technologies, services and products, and whereas the potential which a digital single market offers for reindustrialisation and for making the European economy more competitive is enormous;
Amendment 131 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas a high and consistent level of consumer protection and satisfaction across all digital services necessarily entails choice, flexibility, information and trust in a secure online environment with high-level of data protection;
Amendment 133 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas a regulatory environment which creates incentives for investment in network and telecommunications infrastructure is a prerequisite for a flourishing digital single market;
Amendment 137 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that copyright enforcement is important and therefore calls for a modernised approach to the enforcement of intellectual property rights online, particularly with regard to commercial- scale infringement; calls on the Commission to ensure that intellectual property rights do not pose excessive barriers to the digital single market but must be seen as an advantage, in order to protect intellectual property while at the same time removing barriers in innovative sectors in order to resolve problems in the area of services and content;
Amendment 143 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital D a (new)
Recital D a (new)
Da. whereas the timely roll-out of future communication networks in Europe, such as 5G will depend on the creation of an investment-conducive environment;
Amendment 160 #
2015/2147(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Welcomes the Commission’s aim to withdraw the proposal on a Common European Sales Law and the intention to propose rules for digital content; notes the proposal to introduce the ‘home option’ in order to bring down barriers to cross- border trade; insists on the need for comprehensive evidence and consultation with stakeholders before this approach is pursued, in particular as regards the impact it would have on the current protection provided to consumers under national law, especially in terms of remedies for failure to comply with the terms of contracts for online sales.;
Amendment 170 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the Communication on ‘A Digital Single Market Strategy for Europe’; believes that the horizontal approach taken needs to be strengthened in its implementation as the digital sectordrivers affects every dimension of society and the economy;
Amendment 193 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Believes that better regulation should help to examine policy through a digital lens and facilitate the adaptation of legislation and enforcement frameworks in the light of new technologies and new business models to prevent fragmentation of the single marketorder to prevent fragmentation of the single market and foster the introduction of new technologies and social models;
Amendment 218 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that users’ trust in digital services is, the digital economy and integrated digital business models are vital to innovation and growth in both the digital and the real economy and that reinforcing that trust should be at the basis of both public policy and business models;
Amendment 253 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgent need for the Commission and Member States to promote a more dynamic economy for innovation to flourish and for companies to scale up, through the development of e- government, a modernised regulatory frameworkand non-regulatory framework for the digital economy that is fit for investments in enhanced digital infrastructures fit for the emergence and scale- up of innovative businesses, and a long term investment strategy into boost digital infrastructure, skills, research and innovation;
Amendment 254 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Stresses the urgent need for the Commission and Member States to promote a more dynamic economy for innovation to flourish and for companies to scale up, through the development of e- government, a modernised, integrated regulatory framework fit for the requisite investment in network technologies and standards and for the emergence and scale- up of Europe’s innovative businesses, and a long term investment strategy in infrastructure, skills, research and innovation;
Amendment 271 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission to support the digitalisation of industry through an agenda for smart industry, including by facilitating EU and global standards- setting and interoperability;
Amendment 284 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with Member States, to further develop initiatives to boost entrepreneurship that range from changing the mind-set on how success is defined to promoting an entrepreneurial and innovation culture; believes, in addition, that the diversity and specific attributes of the different national innovation hubs could be turned into a real competitive advantage for the EU if they are effectively interconnected and given a suitably flexible regulatory environment in which to operate;
Amendment 288 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission, in cooperation with Member States, to further develop initiatives to boost entrepreneurship that range from changing the mind-set on how success is defined to promoting an entrepreneurial and innovation culture; believes, in addition, that the diversity and specific attributes of the different national innovation hubs could be turned into a real competitive advantage for the EU on the global market if they are effectively interconnected;
Amendment 314 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Is concerned about the different national approaches taken to regulating the internet and the sharing economy; urges the Commission to take action to preserve the integrity of the single market and the internet as an open and global platform for communication and innovation which makes for and encourages fair competition whilst safeguarding stringent consumer protection standards;
Amendment 373 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Welcomes the Commission’s initiative to improve the legal protection of consumers as regards intangible digital content; points out that while consumers buying tangible digital content are protected by consumer protection laws, consumer rights when buying intangible digital content remain largely unregulated; agrees that consumers should enjoy a comparable level of protection regardless of whether they purchase digital content online or offline; observes that, in addition, this comparable level of protection of consumers should extend beyond the field of e-commerce and form part of a holistic approach to the internal market; draws particular attention to the problems of undertakings which offer and/or provide these services, the problem of geo-blocking and the problems with the correct charging and payment of VAT at its various rates in cross-border transactions;
Amendment 389 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7 a (new)
Paragraph 7 a (new)
7a. Calls for an effective digital single market to enable end users to rely on consistent standards of protection and to give undertakings an assurance that they are operating within a fair and reliable regulatory framework, which provides for similar rules for similar services and products;
Amendment 418 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Believes that a full harmonisation of the legal framework governing online sales irrespective of whether they are cross- border or domestic sales, while maintaining the coherence of online and offline rules regarding legal remedies, constitutes the most practical and proportionate approach; acknowledges that a harmonised approach is efficient only if it reconciles efficient protection of final consumers with minimised and proportionate costs for undertakings; draws attention, in this context, to the problems with the correct charging and payment of VAT on digital products and services;
Amendment 491 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 14
Paragraph 14
14. Calls for an ambitious enforcement framework for the Servicelegislation on consumer protection, especially the Services Directive, Unfair Commercial Practices Directive and Consumer Rights Directive; encourages the Commission to make use of all means at its disposal to ensure the full and correct implementation of existing rules, including fast-track infringement procedures whenever incorrect or insufficient implementation of the directive is identified;
Amendment 578 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Considers that ambitious actions are needed to improve EU-wide access to legal digital content, in particular by ending geo- blocking practices and unfair price discrimination based on geographical location;
Amendment 645 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that incentivising private investments in fast and ultra-fast communication networks is a requirement for any digital progress, with competition remaining the main driver of; considers that, while maintaining sustainable competition, a regulatory framework should be established which creates incentives for infrastructure investments, innovation, affordable prices and choices for consumers; considers that little evidence existsstresses that, in the still fragmented European telecommunications market, of a linkpolitical decision-makers should consider carefully the relationship between consolidation of operators and increased investment in networks;
Amendment 646 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Emphasises that incentivising private investments in fast and ultra-fast communication networks is a requirement for any digital progress, with competition remaining the main driver of especially in industry 4.0, IoT, mhealth and telemedicine solutions. To this end, while safeguarding sustainable competition, the EU should put in place a regulatory framework which incentivises infrastructure investments, innovation, and affordable prices and choices for consumers; considers that little evidence existpolicy makers should carefully assess, in the still fragmented European telecommunications market, of a linkthe relationship between consolidation of operators and increased investment in networks;
Amendment 668 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Observes that there is still a shortfall of investment which absolutely must be overcome in order to attain the objectives of the digital agenda; considers that, to this end, regulatory incentives are needed for private investors and existing incentives should also be reviewed;
Amendment 679 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 a (new)
Paragraph 19 a (new)
19a. Believes that a modernised framework should focus on infrastructure-based competition as the main driver for NGA roll-out, including the establishment of a regulatory framework to foster private investment;
Amendment 684 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19 b (new)
Paragraph 19 b (new)
19b. Acknowledges the importance of public investment in the expansion of broadband, and calls in addition for priority to be assigned to private investment in the expansion of networks and cabling;
Amendment 698 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that since the development of over-the-top services has increased demand and competition to the benefit of consumers, modernisation of the telecommunication framework should not lead to more regulatory burdens, but should drive innovation and fair competition, although the diversity of services from different categories of providers has increased demand and competition to the benefit of consumers, the development of over-the-top services has led to a fragmentation of consumer protection standards; notes, therefore, that modernisation of the telecommunication framework should not lead to more regulatory burdens, but should focus on consistent protection standards throughout the EU, irrespective of the type of provider, and should reflect the consumption habits of users, while also driving innovation, innovation, and fair and sustainable competition; considers, in this connection, that simplification and technology neutrality should be the key factors in launching this modernisation process;
Amendment 710 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Stresses that sincwhile the development of over-the-top and other digital services hasve increased demand and competition to the benefit of consumers, modernisation of the telecommunication framework shouldconsumer protection standards are fragmented. Therefore modernisation of the telecommunication framework should aim at consistent level of consumer rights across digital industry, not lead to more regulatory burdens, but shouland drive innovation and fair competition across digital markets;
Amendment 738 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls as a priority for a harmonised framework for spectrum allocation to boost long-term infrastructure investmentsincluding harmonised rules for allocation design, allocation timeframes, license conditions and spectrum use to boost long-term infrastructure investments as well as simplify conditions for deployment of WI-FI hotspot networks and small cells; Emphasis that Europe should benefit from opportunities in the consolidation of the European telecom market; Further point out that the spectrum is an essential resource for the Internet of Everything era;
Amendment 747 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21
Paragraph 21
21. Calls as a priority for a harmonised framework for spectrum allocation to boost long-term infrastructure investments; stresses the urgency of maximising spectrum allocation in view of the enormous and growing expansion of mobile data traffic;
Amendment 785 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 22
Paragraph 22
22. Stresses that uniform enforcement of the Connected Continent package, including the end of roaming surcharges and the net neutrality principle, requires the establishment of a single European telecommunications regulatorconsistent implementation in the Member States;
Amendment 814 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges the Commission to develop an innovation-friendly policy that fosters fair competition between, and innovation in, online platforms; considers that the priorities should be transparency, facilitation of switching between platforms or online services, access to platforms, non-discrimination and access to platforms for end-users as well as B2B multichannel commerce platforms and identifying and addressing barriers to the emergence and scale-up of platforms;
Amendment 823 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Urges the Commission to develop an innovation-friendly policy that fosters fair competition between, and innovation in, online platforms and simplifies market entry for undertakings; considers that the priorities should be transparency, facilitation of switching between platforms or online services, access to platforms, and identifying and addressing barriers to the emergence and scale-up of platforms;
Amendment 853 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Appreciates the Commission’'s initiative to analyse the role of platforms in the Digital Economy as part of the upcoming Internal Market Strategy, ensuring a comprehensive and similar approach to framework across the digital market; considers that "a one size fits all" solution may have a chilling effect on innovation and put European companies at a competitive disadvantage in the global economy; underlines the need of appropriate application of tools existing in the current legislation in this field;
Amendment 861 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24
Paragraph 24
24. Appreciates the Commission’s initiative to analyse the role of platforms in the Digital Economy as part of the upcoming Internal Market Strategy; notes the need for a consistent regulatory approach to the digital single market;
Amendment 911 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Stress that appropriate intermediary liability protections have underpinned the development of an open internet and are crucial for the protection of fundamental rights in particular freedom of expression;
Amendment 912 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls for a review of existing legislation for regulatory tools already at hand for determining their stage of implementation, their fitness for purpose for the challenges and opportunities of the Digital Single Market and for determining legislative and regulatory gaps that need to be addressed; is of the opinion that there are already a lot of existing tools fit for purpose for the Digital Single Market, in particular the Services Directive on unfair price discrimination; acknowledges that implementation and compliance with these tools needs to be enhanced so to avoid duplication of regulations and legislations; asks, in order to avoid specific DSM-regulations to upgrade already existing tools to be fit for purpose of the DSM; asks for new regulations only where clear regulatory gaps are identified, that cannot be filled by upgrading or better implementing already existing legislation;
Amendment 924 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Considers, in order to ensure trust in digital services, that increased resources from the public and private sector are required to strengthen the security of IT systems, critical infrastructure and online networks and the encryption of communication, to improve cyber-attack prevention and to increase knowledge of basic security processes among users of digital services; calls for the harmonised EU response in the area of cybersecurity;
Amendment 927 #
2015/2147(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Considers, in order to ensure trust in digital services, that increased resources from the public and private sector are required to strengthen the security of IT systems and online networks and the encryption of communication, to improve cyber-attack prevention and to increase knowledge of basic security processes among users of digital services; also takes the view that greater efforts should be made in the fields of anonymisation and pseudonymisation;
Amendment 116 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Notes that the original market models of the competition policy are frequently inappropriate for the digital economy, and the use of price-based indicators in this dynamic economic sector often fails to achieve the desired outcome; calls, therefore, for greater attention to be focused on the new business models used by digital companies and for new assessment criteria to be applied to those companies; calls also for the specific market structures in the digital economy to be taken more fully into account;
Amendment 133 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11 a (new)
Paragraph 11 a (new)
11a. Points out that, for the purposes of defining the relevant market, especially in the digital economy, the global standard can also be applied to European companies;
Amendment 146 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 12
Paragraph 12
12. Calls on the Commission, in the Member States and at regional and communal administrative levels, to actively promote compliance with European competition policy and to explain the legal position; sees a need for action particularly in raising awareness in all parts of the European Union with regard to the classification and granting of illegal State aid, especially when this is tantamount to anticompetitive and protectionist measures;
Amendment 164 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15 a (new)
Paragraph 15 a (new)
15a. Welcomes the fact that, as part of the modernisation of State aid law, the Commission is taking the initiative of issuing new guidelines that will make it clear what is meant by State aid in the tax sphere and appropriate transfer pricing;
Amendment 263 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23 a (new)
Paragraph 23 a (new)
23a. Emphasises that comprehensive, transparent and effective exchanges of tax information are a key prerequisite for preventing aggressive tax planning; stresses, at the same time, that simplifying tax arrangements at Member State level would do much to foster transparency and clarity;
Amendment 270 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 24 a (new)
Paragraph 24 a (new)
24a. Welcomes, in this context, the work of the Special Committee on Tax Rulings and Other Measures Similar in Nature or Effect (TAXE);
Amendment 279 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 a (new)
Paragraph 25 a (new)
25a. Calls on the Commission to make full use of its powers under EU competition rules to tackle harmful tax practices;
Amendment 288 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26 a (new)
Paragraph 26 a (new)
26a. Notes that in the area of competition law the European Parliament is involved in the legislative process only through the consultation procedure, with the result that it can exert much less influence on legislation than the Commission and Council;
Amendment 293 #
2015/2140(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 27 a (new)
Paragraph 27 a (new)
27a. Calls for the scope of the ordinary legislative procedure under the Lisbon Treaty to be expanded to cover competition law as well;
Amendment 4 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Takes note of the 2014 EIB Annual Report and the increase by 6.92% to EUR 80.3 billion in the EIB Group’s lending, which has made it possible to provide support for 285 000 small and medium-sized enterprises and to secure 3.6 million jobs; is very concerned at the increasing high unemployment, inequality andcreasing poverty levels, and persistent macroeconomic imbalances in some Member States and at the weak investment and the continuous uncertainty in the financial markets; emphasises, in that connection, the importance of significant further investment for growth and employment in Europe, and draws attention to the EUR 300 billion shortfall in investment by comparison with pre-crisis levels;
Amendment 5 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital H a (new)
Recital H a (new)
Ha. whereas in 2014 the EIF supported 175 000 enterprises throughout Europe and had a stake in 74 private equity funds;
Amendment 6 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital I a (new)
Recital I a (new)
Ia. whereas for the first time the EIB has been issued with a risk enhancement mandate with a view to reviving the SME securitisation market;
Amendment 7 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital J
Recital J
J. whereas EIB financing of operations outside the EU is designed to support the EU’s external policy objectives, in line with Union values and on a basis of respect for sustainable social and environmental standards; whereas this applies in particular to projects which, in the context of the refugee and migration crisis, are designed to give people more reasons to stay where they are;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Welcomes, in particular, the introduction of a new range of products for European innovators of all sizes, the setting-up of an advisory service for large- scale R&D projects, the investments in strategic infrastructure and the first bond scheme for broadband network projects;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Welcomes the EIB’s Annual Reports for 2014 and its achievements presented in them, and strongly encourages the EIB to redouble its efforts to materially contribute to curbing the current atonic economic environment and investment shortfall of roughly EUR 300 billion;
Amendment 10 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 b (new)
Paragraph 1 b (new)
1b. Takes the view that, following the annulment of the Safe Harbour Agreement by the CJEU, funding is needed for the development of data centres with a view to pushing ahead with the digitisation of the European economy and restoring consumers' trust;
Amendment 11 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 c (new)
Paragraph 1 c (new)
1c. Welcomes the provision of risk financing instruments for start-ups and growing enterprises to fund research and innovation activities;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Welcomes, in particular, the fact that in 2014 the EIB funded 285 000 small and medium-sized enterprises, thus safeguarding 3.6 million jobs, and signed contracts for a total of 413 projects within the EU worth EUR 69 billion and 92 new projects outside the EU for a total of EUR 7.98 billion; also welcomes the fact that in the same year the EIF committed EUR 3.3 billion through its equity and guarantee activities for the benefit of smaller businesses, thus registering the successful implementation of one of the EIB’s most ambitious business plans, with a total of EUR 80.3 billion in EIB Group financing;
Amendment 13 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Regrets that EU investment in 2013 decreased by 13% compared with the pre- crisis period with investment in some countries decreasing 25% and even by as much as 60% in others, creating a dangerousn investment imbalance in thsome EU Member States; is of the opinion that this constitutes a major challenge for the EIB; takes the view, however, that the Member States hardest hit by the decline in investment should focus more closely on implementing structural reforms and consolidating their budgets and on creating conditions conducive to investment, paying particular attention to alternative financing instruments;
Amendment 14 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Observes, however, that in 2014 59,4 % of all EIB-signed projects were allocated to the top five EU economies (Germany, the UK, France, Italy and Spain), while the share of the other 23 Member States stood at only 30.3 %; is deeply concerned, given the intensity of both the current and the long-term challenges facing the Union, that significant discrepancies in lending as between Member States are continuing to persist; calls for an increased focus on projects in Greece and Cyprus, as these two countries accounted for only 5% of all EIB-funded projects and have been particularly hard hit by the financial crisis;
Amendment 16 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Points out that operations, while taking account of the availability of funds, must be targeted to generating investments that enhance economic recovery and productive employment, accompanied by consistent support to Member States aimed at increasing absorption capacities where necessary, as well as by a continuous commitment to avoiding the risk of territorial fragmentation; points out that an increase in the EIB’s capital would be needed to address the investment shortfall;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Notes that insufficient project generation capacity in the public and private sectors and low levels of borrowing capacity in some Member States, in conjunction with current market conditions, present significant challenges to the EIB’s lending programme; urges the EIB, therefore, to substantially step up its technical assistance and financial advice in all key areas of activity, on an easily accessible basis and vis-à-vis all Member States, in order to attain a much higher level of growth- generating capacity; calls, in particular, for funding to be channelled towards projects which enhance Europe’s competitiveness;
Amendment 19 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Urges the EIB to improve their tools to evaluate additionality so as to prevent investments from crowding out; sees this problem as particularly pressing in areas, in which investments would have taken place by private investors but where underbid by the EIB's lower interest rates and longer run time;
Amendment 27 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 a (new)
Paragraph 20 a (new)
20a. Calls for checks to be carried out to determine the extent to which projects in beneficiary countries take account of international and regional climate agreements and the extent to which these beneficiary countries are honouring their undertakings to combat climate change, or have shown a willingness to give binding undertakings; calls, further, for efforts to combat climate change to be added as a criterion governing the award of EIB funding for environmental projects in developing countries;
Amendment 28 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Notes the urgent need for an increase in EIB lending activity and, therefore, for a further increase in the EIB's capital;
Amendment 42 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Calls on the EIB to re-examine its strategic planning programme, given the high degree of concentration of funding for the four biggest economies in the EU accounting for more than 45%, and the disproportionate rise in unemployment levels in some other countries whichat, despite the provision of funding, unemployment levels in some Member States have risen disproportionately and remains at alarming levels, and which could hamper economic convergence in the EU and further damage growth prospects and social cohesion in specific countrithose Member States and regions in the EU;
Amendment 45 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 33
Paragraph 33
33. Recognises the challenges involved in creating and swiftly making operational an EFSI pipeline of strategic projects; welcomes the setting-up by the EIB of the European investment advisory hub, which aims to provide technical assistance and expertise to potential promoters; calls for comprehensive project reporting which also encompasses information on the activities and contributions of institutional investors;
Amendment 51 #
2015/2127(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Encourages the Bank to develop and deploy the necessary comprehensive approach in response to the severe challenges generated by the flow of migrants to Europe, including enhanced operations in countries of origin of such flows as well as in countries which border directly on countries of origin; calls on the EIB, when granting funding for projects in crisis countries, to focus on those which are designed to eliminate incentives to flee and to step up its activities in that area;
Amendment 53 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Takes note of the establishment of the European Fund for Strategic Investment (EFSI) and emphasises the need for the EFSI to function in an effective, transparent and fair way and to take into account that priority should be given to projects in strategic sectors, countries in adjustment programmes and regions which have difficulties in attracting funding because of their welcomes the fact that it is intended to support sound projects which generate value added or to focus on projects of vital importance in Europe; calls for project selection to be assessed on the basis of risk and value added and for ex post assessment of the supposed leverage effect whigch risk environmentprovides the rationale for the EFSI;
Amendment 63 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Is concerned by the fact that the EIB proceeds with financing of projects without taking into consideration the necessity of establishing an investment committee as requested by the Parliament;
Amendment 81 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls on the EIB to refrain from cooperating with financial partners with a negative track record and to enforceho in the past have repeatedly breached the guidelines laid down in the EIB's Code of Conduct; welcomes prevention measures against financing linked to tax havens, fraud and evasion as well as aggressive tax avoidanceplanning;
Amendment 93 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the EIB to re-evaluate the private-public partnerships in terms of to determine whetheir profitability for the relevant economies and societies and to examine alternative methods of funda greater focus on alternative funding instruments, and in particular on boosting, possibly through increasing public investmentsrivate investment, could make public-private partnerships more effective;
Amendment 120 #
2015/2127(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 8 a (new)
Paragraph 8 a (new)
8a. Calls for an improvement of communication channels, especially with regard to the Parliament; urges to communicate measures and procedures, such as the regulatory framework and lending mechanism of EFSI coherently so as to not shy away investors and stakeholders;
Amendment 92 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital E a (new)
Recital E a (new)
Ea. whereas the Energy Community is an instrument to expand internal energy market to EU's neighbourhood countries, thus contributing to the creation of a pan- European energy space based on common principles and the rule of law;
Amendment 297 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Underlines that well-developed and fully integrated infrastructure allowing for enhanced diversification of supplies and cross-border flows is vital for ensuring security of supply both in normal and emergency conditions and for delivering energy from competitive sources to consumers across the European Union and Energy Community;
Amendment 349 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 7
Paragraph 7
7. Calls on the Commission to support those EU Member States and on the Energy Community Secretariat to support those Energy Community Contracting Parties that wish to negotiate energy contracts on a voluntary basis by introducing a common negotiating mechanism, and stresses that the functioning of such a mechanism must be subject to compliance with the EU internal market acquis and with EU competition and World Trade Organisation rules;
Amendment 360 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 8
Paragraph 8
8. Stresses that greater transparency of intergovernmental agreements could be achieved by strengthening the role of the Commission in energy-related negotiations involving one or more Member States and third countries, including by having the Commission participate in those negotiations if there is a risk of abuse of a dominant position by one supplier; notes that furthermore the Commission should carry out ex-ante and ex-post assessments and draw up both a positive and a negative list of agreement clauses, such as export ban and, destination clauses, take-or-pay clauses and oil indexation of gas pricing;
Amendment 388 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 11
Paragraph 11
11. Calls on the Commission to prepare draft contract templates and guidelines including an indicative list of abusive clauses in order to create a reference for competent authorities and companies in their contracting activities; furthermore calls on the Commission to publish quarterly assessments of the average import prices;
Amendment 448 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 15
Paragraph 15
15. Believes that the Union can reduce its dependency on particular suppliers and fuels by maximising its use of sustainable indigenous sources of energy, including conventional and unconventional low-emission fossil fuels and renewables, and therefore stresses that no fuel or technology contributing to energy security and climate goals should be discriminated againstthe cost efficiency and life-cycle costs of the various technologies must be fully taken into account when the strategy is drawn up;
Amendment 497 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18 a (new)
Paragraph 18 a (new)
18a. Stresses that a strengthened Energy Community should be the pivotal arm of the EU's external energy policy and invites the Commission to come forward with concrete proposals based on the report of the High-Level Reflection Group for the reform of the Energy Community;
Amendment 500 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 19
Paragraph 19
19. Calls on the Commission and the Member States to strengthen the Energy Community through, inter alia, better implementation and enforcement of EU law, enhancing its institutions including the establishment of an Energy Community Parliamentary Assembly and implementing key infrastructure projects in order to ensure better integration with the EU energy market and security of supply mechanisms;
Amendment 516 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the future Energy Union must establish a free flow of energy across EU and Energy Community countries as the fifth European freedom alongside free movement of people, goods, capital and services;
Amendment 554 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 21 a (new)
Paragraph 21 a (new)
21a. Stresses that larger price zones promote the implementation of the internal energy market, increase market efficiency and improve the situation with regard to liquidity and competition; believes that larger price zones have the requisite characteristics to improve the method of functioning and liquidity in electricity markets to such an extent that the rising proportion of renewable energy can more easily be incorporated into the energy mix; stresses that greater liquidity reduces trading costs, allows price signals for investment decisions to operate more immediately and elastically, permits hedging by plant operators and increases competition, which can enable energy prices to be reduced;
Amendment 600 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 23
Paragraph 23
23. Stresses the need for full implementation and enforcement of existing EU energy legislation and for a swift adoption of ambitious European network codes and guidelines, which must go hand in hand with strengthening the competences of; stresses that the Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER), the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Gas (ENTSO-G) must be resourced commensurately with their tasks; stresses in addition, however, that these agencies must not exceed their powers and that the proposal to convert a European coordinating agency into a European regulatory agency is undesirable;
Amendment 647 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25
Paragraph 25
25. Calls on the Member States and the Commission as well as the Energy Community Contracting Parties and the Energy Community Secretariat to concentrate their efforts on driving projects of common interest (PCIs) and projects of the Energy Community interest (PECIs) forward, with a view to achieving a pan- European ‘super grid' with the capacity to transmit power across EU countriesurope from multiple sources and therefore capable of diverting energy from surplus to deficit areas, thereby allowing the market to instantly respond to interruptions of supply wherever they occur;
Amendment 662 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 25 b (new)
Paragraph 25 b (new)
25b. Stresses the importance of ensuring a sound, stable and predictable regulatory framework which will enable long-term commitments and which is necessary to deliver new investments in energy infrastructure;
Amendment 675 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 26
Paragraph 26
26. Supports regional approaches where there are particular regional challenges or opportunities, or where acting regionally could speed up market integration, including through the creationfurther development of regional hubs to enhance market liquidity, primarily in the CEE region; recognises the important role of power exchanges in fostering liquid, transparent and secure energy trading;
Amendment 917 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 37
Paragraph 37
37. Stresses, however, that the EU must employ a technology-neutral approach to decarbonising our energy systems, adopting strategies for using and promoting not onlysafe, renewable energy sources but also other low-emission sources of energy; calls on the Commission, in this respect, to revise its Energy and Environmental State Aid Guidelines in a way which will provide for an equitable treatment of energy production from different energy source, sustainable and indigenous energy sources with quantifiable life-cycle costs;
Amendment 941 #
2015/2113(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 38 b (new)
Paragraph 38 b (new)
38b. Stresses that water power is a major, indigenous, renewable and safe energy source which accounts for 11% of all European electricity production; stresses that water power will therefore continue to play an important role in electricity production and storage and will make a major contribution to de-carbonising the European economy and reducing the EU's dependence on external energy sources;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
Paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 (new)
supports the idea of a regular review of legislation already adopted in the area of finance with a view to continuity and coherence; regrets that the rapid adoption of many legislative proposals has led to inconsistent and in some cases contradictory requirements for business financing in particular; calls for these inconsistencies to be removed when creating a Capital Markets Union and for Europe to be provided with a flexible, liquid capital market that is easily accessible for businesses;
Amendment 12 #
2015/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to take into account the wider global context; calls for a set of measures to improve the investment climate, attracting capital flows into the EU, removing barriers to capital flows within the EU and restoring the international competitiveness of the Union through investment in innovation in technology, research and industry;
Amendment 17 #
2015/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses the need to take into account the wider global context; calls for a set of measures to improve the investment climate through supply-side policies, but also on the demand side, attracting capital flows into the EU and restorboosting the international competitiveness of the Union;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Welcomes the envisaged diversification of funding channels, which should be complementary to the existing ones and promote instruments which have proved their usefulness; underlines the need to reduce administrative burdens and foster the application of the principles of proportionality, coherence and practicability in EU legislation, in the interests of large-scale, open, efficient, liquid and cost- effective capital markets;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Stresses that new financing possibilities should not involve an additional bureaucratic and administrative burden for companies;
Amendment 38 #
2015/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Welcomes the launch of consultations on the review of the Prospectus Directive and the efforts being made to remove regulatory barriers to access to securitisation; underlines, in particular, the need to open upat access to financial markets tofor SMEs needs to be made easier, as an alternative to bank loans as a source of financing; supports broadening the funding options available for SMEs; calls for improved access to long-term financing and for the development of a pan-European private placement market promoting venture capital, as well as alternative instruments such as peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding;
Amendment 47 #
2015/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Points up, in particular, the need to open up financial markets to SMEs by promoting risk capital, especially through business angels, and by means of tax incentives for both firms and individuals; supports broadening the funding options available for SMEs; calls for improved access to long-term financing and for the development of a pan-European private placement market promoting venture capital, as well as alternative instruments such as peer-to-peer lending and crowdfunding;
Amendment 56 #
2015/2106(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls on the Commission to take into account the specificities of individual markets and propose changes only in those areas that require intervention in order to eliminate the existing barriers; bBelieves that the bottom-up approach and sharing national best practices should be at the core of the Capital Markets Union initiative;
Amendment 9 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Recital B a (new)
Recital B a (new)
B a. whereas experts predict that robots will replace humans in one-third of today's traditional professions by 2025, altering economics and our approach to machine use as we know it,
Amendment 17 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Believes that robotics plays a key role in improving the competitiveness and productivity of the European economy; believes that increased efforts in innovation and research in robotics can help Europe to become a global standard setter in this field; calls on the Commission to promote a pro- innovation policy in robotics, facilitating integration of technologies in value chains, and to assess the need to modernise legislation or develop European guidelines to ensure a joint approach in robotics, essential for companies to scale up in Europe;
Amendment 24 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1 a (new)
Paragraph 1 a (new)
1 a. Stresses that increased use of robotics provide the possibility to boost the reindustrialization efforts of the European Union; believes a sound civil law framework for robotics paired with the necessary digital infrastructure will not only increase productivity and innovation but also can help to overcome the investment crisis;
Amendment 31 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Stresses that innovation in robotics and artificial intelligence require digital infrastructure that provides ubiquitous connectivity; calls on the Commission to set a framework that will meet the connectivity requirements for the Union’s digital future; calls on the Member States to continue to expand broadband internet also in structurally weak regions;
Amendment 50 #
2015/2103(INL)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4 a. Calls on Member States to prepare the education sector to be responsive to the challenges posed by robotics for future generations;
Amendment 26 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 5
Recital 5
(5) Through a progressive increase of the existing targets on preparing for re-use and recycling of packaging waste, it should be ensured that economically valuable waste materials are progressively and effectively recovered through proper waste management and in line with the waste hierarchy. That way it should be ensured that valuable materials found in waste are returned into the European economy, thus making progress in the implementation of the Raw Materials Initiative15 and the creation of a circular economy. __________________ 15, and, in the case of packaging materials, without prejudice to food safety, consumer health and food contact materials. __________________ 15 COM(2013) 442. COM(2013) 442.
Amendment 52 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Where possible, Member States should incentivise the use of materials such as permanent materials that have a superior value for the circular economy as they can be classified as materials that can be recycled without loss of quality, regardless of how often the material is recycled.
Amendment 65 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 1 – point d a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 11 a (new)
(da) the following point is inserted: 11a. "permanent materials" can be classified as materials that once produced can be recycled without loss of quality, regardless of how often the material is recycled.
Amendment 138 #
2015/0276(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 3 – point c a (new)
Directive 94/62/EC
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
Article 6 – paragraph 4 – point b a (new)
(ca) in paragraph 4, the following point is added: "(ba) promoting the use of permanent materials as a means to ensure that materials once produced can be recycled without loss of quality, regardless of how often the material is recycled."
Amendment 119 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15
Recital 15
(15) Through a progressive increase of the existing targets for preparation for re- use and recycling of municipal waste, it should be ensured that economically valuable waste materials are re-used and effectively recycled, provided that they do not endanger human health and, in the case of food contact materials, do not change the composition, taste or texture of food, and that valuable materials found in waste are channelled back into the European economy, thus advancing the Raw Materials Initiative17 and the creation of a circular economy. __________________ 17 COM(2008)699 and COM(2014)297. COM(2008)699 and COM(2014)297.
Amendment 122 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 15 a (new)
Recital 15 a (new)
(15a) Where possible, Member States should incentivise the use of materials such as permanent materials that have a superior value for the circular economy as they can be classified as materials that can be recycled without loss of quality, regardless of how often the material is recycled.
Amendment 136 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 20
Recital 20
(20) Compliance with the obligation to set up separate collection systems for all materials including paper, metal, plastic and glass is essential in order to increase preparing for re-use and recycling rates in Member States. In addition bio-waste should be collected separately to contribute to an increase in preparing for re-use and recycling rates and the prevention of contamination of dry recyclable materials.
Amendment 183 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 2 – point d a (new)
2008/98/EC
Article 3 – point 4 b (new)
Article 3 – point 4 b (new)
(da) the following point is inserted: “4b. "permanent materials" means materials which can be classified as materials that once produced can be recycled without loss of quality, regardless of how often the material is recycled.”
Amendment 246 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 7 – point b
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Article 8 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 2
Such measures may encourage, inter alia, the development, production and marketing of products and materials such as permanent materials that are suitable for multiple use and multiple recycling, that are technically durable and that are, after having become waste, suitable for and preparationed for re- use andor recyclinged, suitable to be placed on the market in order to facilitate proper implementation of the waste hierarchy. The measures should take into account the impact of products and materials throughout their life cycle.
Amendment 286 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 8
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 - point b
Article 8a – paragraph 4 – subparagraph 1 - point b
(b) are modulated on the basis of the real end-of-life cost of individual products or groups of similar products, notably by taking into account their re-usability and, recyclability and inherent properties of the materials such as permanent materials;
Amendment 296 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 1
Article 9 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 1 - indent 1
- encourage the use of production and use of products and materials that are resource efficient, durable, reparable and recyclable, such as permanent materials;
Amendment 355 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point a
Directive 2008/98/EC
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Article 11 – paragraph 1 – subparagraph 2
Member States shall take measures to promote high quality recycling and, to this end, shall set up separate collection of waste where technically, environmentally and economically practicable and appropriate to meet the necessary quality standards for the relevant recycling sectors and the users of the recycled materials to attain the targets set out in paragraph 2.
Amendment 365 #
2015/0275(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 10 – point b
Member States shall take measures to promote sorting systems for construction and demolition waste and for at least the following: wood, aggregates, metal, glass and plaster. and all packaging materials;
Amendment 222 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 9 a (new)
Recital 9 a (new)
(9a) If suppliers market goods with a label, they should supply in paper form, together with the goods, all the information on the components of the goods which are required by the implementing acts. If the implementing acts permit, the label may also be printed on the packaging of the goods. The relevant implementing acts should indicate the most efficient way of displaying the label, together with possible consequences for consumers, manufacturers and dealers.
Amendment 249 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 12
Recital 12
Amendment 268 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 16
Recital 16
Amendment 298 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Recital 21
Recital 21
Amendment 306 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 1
Article 1 – paragraph 1
1. This Regulation lays down a framework on the indication by labelling and standard product information of the energy efficiency of energy-related products and of the consumption of energy and other resources by energy- related products during use and supplementary information concerning energy-related products in order to allow customers to choose more efficient products.
Amendment 310 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) Second hand productsProducts placed on the market for a second or a subsequent time;
Amendment 315 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b a (new)
(ba) Producer goods and capital goods
Amendment 316 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 2 – point b b (new)
(bb) Products for commercial, non- household use, for example at hospitals, airports or ports;
Amendment 322 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 9
(9) ‘Dealer’ means a retailer or other person who sells, hires, offers for hire purchasnatural or legal person in the supply chain who makes a product available for displays products to customsale and is not a manufacturer or importers;
Amendment 333 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 11
(11) ‘Energy-related product’ means any good or system or service with an impact on energy consumption during use, which is placed on the market and put into service in the Union, including parts to be incorporated into energy-related products which are placed on the market and put into service and/or whose efficiency can be ascertained in the form of individual components;
Amendment 348 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 17
(17) 'Product information sheet' means a standard table of information relating to a product in printed or electronic form;
Amendment 357 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 19
(19) 'Rescaled label' means a newly designed label for a particular product that has undergone a rescaling exercise and which is clearly distinguishable from previous labels for the final customer.
Amendment 361 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
Article 2 – paragraph 1 – point 20
(20) 'Supplementary information' means information on the functional and environmental performance of an energy- related product, such as its absolute energy consumption or durability, which is based on data that are measurable and verifiable by market surveillance authorities, is unambiguous and has no significant negative impact on the clear intelligibility and effectiveness of the label as a whole towards customers.
Amendment 373 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point a
(a) they shall ensure that products placed on the market are provided, free of charge, with accurate labels and product information sheets in electronic and printed form in accordance with this Regulation and the relevant delegated acts; For product groups whose products consist of multiple components and whose energy efficiency rating is the result of the combination of those components, the manufacturer shall make accurate labels available to the dealer free of charge at the time of display;
Amendment 383 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point b
(b) they shall deliver labels promptly and free of charge on request from dealers, without prejudice to a dealer's preference as regards the form of the label (printed or electronic);
Amendment 386 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point c
(c) they shall ensure the accuracy of the labels and product information sheets that they provide and produce technical documentation in one of the official languages of the EU sufficient to enable the accuracy to be assessed by market surveillance authorities;
Amendment 396 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point d
Amendment 406 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) they shall display in a visible manner on the product or in its immediate vicinity the label provided by the supplier or otherwise made available for a product covered by a delegated act;
Amendment 423 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 2 – point b – point ii
Article 3 – point 2 – point b – point ii
Amendment 430 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – point 2 – point b – point iii
Article 3 – point 2 – point b – point iii
Amendment 435 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 3 – point a
(a) they shall make reference to the energy efficiency class of the product in any advertisement or technical promotional material for a specific model of products in accordance with the relevant delegated act; they shall make reference to the energy efficiency class of the product in any advertisement for a specific model of products, in cases where energy-related or price-related information is indicated.
Amendment 524 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Article 7 – paragraph 2
Amendment 538 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3
Article 7 – paragraph 3
3. The Commission shall ensure, on the basis of technical studies concerning future potential developments, that, when a label is introduced or rescaled, the requirements are laid down so that no products are expected to fall in energy classes A or B at the moment of the introduction of the label and so that the estimated time within which a majority of models, at the moment of the introduction of the label, most products will not falls into those classes shall beEnergy Efficiency Class A for an estimated period of at least ten years later.
Amendment 541 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Labels shall be rescaled where appropriate in the light of technological progress regarding a product group. Prior to the review, the Commission shall carry out a preliminary study and cost assessment. Rescaling shall be considered where 30% of products sold in the previous year are in two highest energy efficiency classes.
Amendment 556 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4
Article 7 – paragraph 4
4. Labels shall be re-scaled periodicallyif most of the products in a product group sold the previous year fall in the highest energy efficiency classes and technological progress can be expected in the near future.
Amendment 557 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. If, for technical reasons, it is not possible to designate seven energy classes offering significant energy and cost savings for end users, the label may, notwithstanding the provisions of Article 2(13), indicate a different number of energy classes, in which case the colour spectrum from dark green to dark red shall still be used.
Amendment 567 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a
(a) suppliers shall provide both the current and the rescaled labels to dealers for a period of six months before the date specified in paragraph (b).
Amendment 570 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point a a (new)
(aa) the new scale shall apply only to goods sold after the introduction thereof.
Amendment 571 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b
(b) Dealers shall replace the existing labels on products on display including on the Internet with the rescaled labels within one week following the date specified for that purpose in the relevant delegated act. Dealers shall not display the rescaled labels before that datemay continue to sell goods with the existing label if they were already in stock when the new labels were introduced.
Amendment 582 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 5 – point b a (new)
(ba) the design and appearance of the rescaled label shall be clearly distinguishable from previous labels. This may be done by changing the background colour. The Commission shall ensure that the introduction of a rescaled label is accompanied by an educational and promotional information campaign for consumers in the Member States, in accordance with Article 4(4).
Amendment 591 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
Article 7 – paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Measures taken in accordance with delegated acts adopted under Article 10 of Directive 2010/30/EU in anticipation of the future introduction of Class A + + +, A + + and A + shall be repealed by this Regulation.
Amendment 598 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 8
Article 8
Amendment 627 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 11 – paragraph 1
Article 11 – paragraph 1
The Commission shall, having consulted the Consultation Forum referred to in Article 10, establish a working plan which shall be made publicly available. The working plan shall set out an indicative list of product groups which are considered as priorities for the adoption of delegated acts. The working plan shall also set out plans, where necessary, for the revision and rescaling of labels of products or product groups. The working plan may be amended periodically by the Commission after consultation with the Consultation Forum. The working plan may be combined with the working plan required by Article 16 of Directive 2009/125/EC.
Amendment 652 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 1 – point i
Amendment 668 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 5
Article 12 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 5
Amendment 677 #
2015/0149(COD)
Proposal for a regulation
Annex I
Annex I
Amendment 74 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 6
Recital 6
(6) The auctioning of allowances remains the general rule, with free allocation as the exception. Consequently, and as confirmed by the European Council, the share of allowances to be auctioned, which was 572.5% over the period 2013- 2020, should not be reduced. The Commission's Impact Assessment18 provides details on the auction share and specifies that this 57% share is made up of allowances auctioned on behalf of Member States, includingauctioning share is calculated based on the number of allowances uset aside for new entrants but not allocated, allowances for modernising electricity generation in some Member States and allowances which are to be auctioned at a later point in time because of their placement in the Market Stability Reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council19 d or earmarked for free allocation in the third trading period. __________________ 18 SEC(2015)XX 19 Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council of … concerning the establishment and operation of a market stability reserve for the Union greenhouse gas emission trading scheme and amending Directive 2003/87/EC (OJ L […], […], p. […]).
Amendment 91 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 7
Recital 7
(7) To preserve the environmental benefit of emission reductions in the Union while actions by other countries do not provide comparable incentives to industry to reduce emissions, free allocation at benchmark levels of efficiency should continue to installations in sectors and sub- sectors at genuine risk of carbon leakage. Experience gathered during the operation of the EU ETS confirmed that sectors and sub-sectors are at risk of carbon leakage to varying degrees, and that free allocation has prevented carbon leakage. While some sectors and sub-sectors can be deemed at a higher risk of carbon leakage, others are able to pass on a considerable share of the costs of allowances to cover their emissions in product prices without losing market share and only bear the remaining part of the costs so that they are at a low risk of carbon leakage, such that best performers can produce and grow without incurring a carbon cost penalty. The Commission should determine and differentiate the relevant sectors based on their trade intensity and their emissions intensity to better identify sectors at a genuine risk of carbon leakage. Where, based on these criteria, a threshold determined by taking into account the respective possibility for sectors and sub- sectors concerned to pass on costs in product prices is exceeded, the sector or sub-sector should be deemed at risk of carbon leakage. Others should be considered at a low risk or at no risk of carbon leakage. Taking into account the possibilities for sectors and sub-sectors outside of electricity generation to pass on costs in product prices should also reduce windfall profits.
Amendment 200 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
COM(2015)337
Article 10 – Paragraph 1, Sentence 2
Article 10 – Paragraph 1, Sentence 2
From 2021 onwards, the share of allowances issued in any one year to be auctioned by Member States shall be 57%in principle 52.5% but subject to reduction according to Article 10a(5).
Amendment 210 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 4 – point a
COM(2015)337
Article 10a Paragraph 1
Article 10a Paragraph 1
2% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned without reducing the absolute amount of free allocation determined according to Article 10a of this Directive by making them available from the auctioning volume, to establish a fund to improve energy efficiency and modernise the energy systems of certain Member States as set out in Article 10d of this Directive (“the Modernisation Fund”).
Amendment 216 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point (-a)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point (-a)
COM(2015)337
Article 10(a) Paragraph 1 – subparagraph -1
Article 10(a) Paragraph 1 – subparagraph -1
From 2021 onwards, [x]% of the total quantity of allowances between 2021 and 2030 shall be auctioned without reducing the absolute amount of free allocation determined in Article 10a of this Directive, to establish a fund to fully compensate sectors or sub-sectors which are exposed to a genuine risk of carbon leakage due to significant indirect costs passed on in electricity prices as set out in Article 10(a) Paragraph 6 of this Directive ("the Indirect Leakage Fund")
Amendment 272 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point a
COM(2015)337
Article 10(a) 1, second paragraph
Article 10(a) 1, second paragraph
The Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23. This act shall also provide for additional allocation from the new entrants reserve for significant production increases by applying the same thresholds and allocation adjustments as apply in respect of partial cessations of operation. This act shall also provide for continuation of the existing amount and extent of free allocation for installations, which have been substituted by new low carbon technologies able to comply with a greenhouse gas emission reduction of more than 60% if the necessary enabling external conditions would be in place, avoiding undue over-allocation by taking the provisions according to the cessation of operation into account but also by not granting free allocation as a new entrant except for production growth.
Amendment 300 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a – paragraph 3
Article 10 a – paragraph 3
The benchmark values for free allocation shall be adjusted for the fourth trading period in order to avoid windfall profits as well as undue carbon costs of most efficient installations and reflect technological progress in the period between 2007-8 and each later period for which free allocations are determined in accordance with Article 11(1). This adjustment shall reduce the benchmark values set by the act adopted pursuant to Article 10a by 1% of the value that was set based on 2007-8 data in respect of each year between 2008 and the middle, taking into consideration the whole amount of CO2 from waste gases used for electricity production. Benchmarks in individual sectors and sub-sectors shall be updated based on the average of the verified emissions of the 10% most efficient installations in a sector or sub sector in the Union in the years 2013-2017 for the 2020-2030 period. Benchmarks shall be set ofn the relevant period of free allocation, unless:basis of objective, faire and non-discriminatory criteria.
Amendment 312 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 1 (5) b
Article 1 (5) b
Amendment 322 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point b
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 10 a 2
Article 10 a 2
(ia) applicants may demonstrate that even most efficient installations of a sector or sub-sector may face undue carbon costs, because, even when applied to their real production, the amount of allowances which a specific benchmark value allows to allocate, does not meet their needs. If so, that benchmark value shall be adjusted to meet the needs of the most efficient installations of a sector or sub-sector concerned, but not more than by 20%.
Amendment 346 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
COM(2015)337
Article 10(a)5 Sentence 2
Article 10(a)5 Sentence 2
In order to respect the auctioning share set out in Article 10, the sum of free allocations in every year where the sum of free allocations does not reach the maximum level that respects the Member State auctioning share, the remaining allowances up to that level shall be used to prevent or limit reduction of free allocations to respect the Member State auctioning share in later years. Where, nonetheless, the maximum level is reached, the share of allowances to be auctioned by Member States shall be reduced by up to [X] percentage points but not more than needed to avoid reaching the maximum level. If, in spite of a reduction of the Member State auctioning share at the level of [X] percentage points, the maximum level is reached, free allocations shall be adjusted accordingly. Any such adjustment shall be done in a uniform manner.
Amendment 356 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
COM2015(337)
Article 10(a) Para 5 new
Article 10(a) Para 5 new
The reference production volume for each installation shall be recalculated starting for the allocation due in the year 2021 by applying the relevant production data of the 2nd last year before the year concerned for allocation, using data and reporting requirements established under article 14 of this Directive.
Amendment 357 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point c
COM(2015)337
Article 1(5)c
Article 1(5)c
In any year beginning 2021, the free allocation of allowances to installations in sectors at risk of carbon leakage shall be adjusted by placing [X] percentage points of allowances into, or withdrawing allowances from the reserve established under paragraph 7 of this Directive, so as to ensure the full free allocation of allowances up to benchmark levels in respect of actual production to installations in sectors at risk of carbon leakage. The number of allowances to be placed in or released from the reserve under this paragraph shall be calculated by reference to the benchmarked carbon emissions in respect of the actual production of an installation and the number of allowances allocated for free to that installation in year x. Any excess allowances over production emissions given to an installation will be withheld from, and any shortfall in allowances over production emissions will be added to, the allowances allocated to the installation in year x+1.
Amendment 366 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
COM(2015)337
Article 10a Paragraph 6
Article 10a Paragraph 6
Amendment 378 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
COM(2015)337
Article 10(a), Paragraph 6, Sentence 2
Article 10(a), Paragraph 6, Sentence 2
[x]% of the total quantity of allowances of every trading period from 2021 onwards shall be auctioned as set out in Article 10 of this Directive, without reducing the absolute amount of free allocation determined according to Article 10a of this Directive, to finance that fund.
Amendment 380 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
COM(2015)337
Article 10a(6), Sentence 3
Article 10a(6), Sentence 3
The compensation granted by the fund shall be based on ex-ante benchmarks of the indirect emissions of CO2 per unit of production. The ex-ante benchmarks shall be calculated for a given sector or subsector as the product of the electricity consumption per unit of production corresponding to the most efficient available technologies and of the CO2 emissions of the relevant European Electricity production mix, taking the relevant marginal production fully into account.
Amendment 384 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point d
COM(2015)337
Article 10a Paragraph 6, Sentence 4 (new)
Article 10a Paragraph 6, Sentence 4 (new)
The Commission shall adopt an implementing act for this purpose in accordance with Article 22a.
Amendment 391 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Any allowances from the maximum amount referred to Article 10a(5) of this Directive which were not allocated for free up to 2020 shall be set aside for new entrants and significant production incbecause of the application of Article 10a(11) shall be placed into a reasesrve, together with 250 million allowances placed in the market stability reserve pursuant to Article 1(3) of Decision (EU) 2015/… of the European Parliament and of the Council(*).
Amendment 398 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point e – point i
COM(2015)337
Article 10(7), 2
Article 10(7), 2
From 2021, allowances not allocated to installations because of the application of paragraphs 19 and 20 shall be added to the reserve. In the event that this reserve is exhausted, the Commission shall be empowered to adopt a delegated act in accordance with Article 23 transferring allowances into this reserve from the market stability reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/....
Amendment 417 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
COM(2015)337
Article 10a (8), 3rd paragraph
Article 10a (8), 3rd paragraph
The revenue from 400 million allowances to be auctioned by Member States in the fourth trading period shall be available to support innovation in low-carbon technologies and processes in industrial sectors listed in Annex I, and to the extent of a maximum of 50 million allowances to help stimulate the construction and operation of commercial demonstration projects that aim at the environmentally safe capture and geological storage (CCS) or industrial utilization of CO2 as well as demonstration projects of innovative renewable energy technologies, in the territory of the Union.
Amendment 429 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
COM(2015)337
Article 10a (8), 3rd paragraph
Article 10a (8), 3rd paragraph
The allowances shall be made available for innovation in low-carbon industrial technologies and processes, carbon lean operation modes in existing installations and support for demonstration projects for the development of a wide range of CCS, CCU and innovative renewable energy technologies that are not yet commercially viable in geographically balanced locations. In order to promote innovative projects, up to 680% of the relevant costs of projects, operating costs due to modifications in existing installations or investments in existing installations may be supported, out of which up to 40% may not be dependent on verified avoidance of greenhouse gas emissions provided that pre-determined milestones are attained taking into account the technology or process adaption deployed.
Amendment 445 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 5 – point f
COM(2015)337
Article 10(a) 8, 3rd Paragraph
Article 10(a) 8, 3rd Paragraph
In addition, 50 million unallocated allowances from the market stability reserve established by Decision (EU) 2015/… shall supplement any existing resources remaining under this paragraph for projects operating costs or investments referred to above, with projects in all Member States including small-scale projects, before 2021. Projects shall be selected on the basis of objective and transparent criteria.
Amendment 469 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
COM(2015)337
Article 10(b)
Article 10(b)
1. Sectors and sub-sectors where the product exceeds 0.2 from multiplying their intensity of trade with third countries, defined as the ratio between the total value of exports to third countries plus the value of imports from third countries and the total market size for the European Economic Area (annual turnover plus total imports from third countries), by their emission intensity, measured in kgCO2 divided by their gross value added (in €), shall be deemed to be at risk of carbon leakage. Such sectors and sub-sectors shall be allocated allowances free of charge for the period up to 2030 at 100% of the quantity required to cover their actual production level in the year x-1 at benchmark standards of carbon efficiency determined in accordance with the measures adopted pursuant to Article 10a.
Amendment 490 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
COM(2015)337
Article 10b – paragraph 2
Article 10b – paragraph 2
2. Sectors and sub-sectors where the product from multiplying their intensity of trade with third countries by their emission intensity is abovebelow 0.182 may be included in the group referred to in paragraph 1, on the basis of a qualitative assessment using the following criteria:
Amendment 495 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 6
COM(2015)337
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – point a
Article 10b – paragraph 2 – point a
(a) the extent to which it is possible for individual installations in the sector or sub- sectors concerned to reduce emission levels or electricity consumption, including when appropriate, the increase in production costs, that the related investment may entail for instance on the basis of the most efficient techniques and technologies applied;
Amendment 758 #
2015/0148(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
Article 1 – paragraph 1 – point 22 a (new)
Directive 2003/87/EC
Article 30 (5 new)
Article 30 (5 new)
(22a) By 1 December 2024 the Commission submits to the European Parliament and the Council a report and, if possible, corresponding proposals for the revision of that Directive on how a mechanism could be put in place by which one operator, which has introduced deep decarbonisation by having invested into fundamental changes in production technology and thus is operating such decarbonized production, does not incur CO2-costs for operating not yet transformed installations when not all production lines can be adapted at the same time.
Amendment 28 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Considers that austerity measures in several European countries are having a negative impact on industrial structures, resulting in a fall-off innecessary so that a budget which has been restored to balance can strengthen industrial structures and ensures that, on the basis of a sound financial situation, investments and more difficultre made once again and access to credit for manufacturers is facilitated;
Amendment 35 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3 a (new)
Paragraph 3 a (new)
3a. Takes the view that the fragmentation of the financial market, the risk aversion of European undertakings and a cautious approach to innovation are acting as a brake on job creation and growth;
Amendment 41 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Considers that all the new projects and investments promoted by EU funds should have an employment clause that includes the obligation to create new and non- precarious jobs;s one of their objectives the creation of new jobs, but rejects on legal and economic grounds the use of a mandatory employment clause1a; __________________ 1aAn employment clause would lead directly to crowding out and divert investment from long-term projects to short-term speculation.
Amendment 51 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Takes the view that the inefficient internal cost structures perpetuated by the failure to carry out structural reforms are deterring private investors;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5
Paragraph 5
5. Calls for more social and public investa stable environment for private investors in the areas of transport and strategic infrastructure, innovation research and developments, without which it will be impossible to reach the target of raising industry’s contribution to GDP to as much as 20 % by 2020; recalls that all investments and projects should enhancefor an appropriate balance to be struck between the objectives of reindustrialisation and of environmental and climate protection.;
Amendment 77 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. Calls for an inclusive industrial strategy that willstrategy for the reindustrialisation of Europe that will, without employing fiscal stimulus measures and without creating any risk of crowding-out, tackle unemployment and secure more growth, more jobs with enhanced workers’ rights, and access to public health and education as one of the means of achieving the economic, social and territorial cohesion that is needed in the EU; considers that the ultimate goal should be sustainable development and a high quality of life, together with prosperity and decent work for everyone.
Amendment 90 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 a (new)
Paragraph 6 a (new)
6a. Calls for the investment plan to be used to further the efforts to complete the internal market in the areas of finance, telecommunications, energy, transport and services.
Amendment 91 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 b (new)
Paragraph 6 b (new)
6b. Calls, as a means of improving the employment situation, for proper account to be taken of the needs of SMUs when laws and regulations are drawn up and for access to credit to be facilitated for undertakings, whatever their size, which create jobs.
Amendment 92 #
2014/2245(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 6 c (new)
Paragraph 6 c (new)
6c. Calls, as a means of improving the situation as regards innovation, exchanges of knowledge and ideas and the competiveness and innovativeness of European undertakings, for the digital internal market to be completed.
Amendment 18 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Calls on the Commission to maintain the objective of including a specific energy chapter in the TTIP which could significantly increase the EU’s energy security; calls for an energy chapter to be tailored to the five main market set-ups: coal, oil, gas, uranium and renewables;
Amendment 40 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. Requests that the Commission ensure a policy of free trade with respect to fuels, including LNG and crude oil; points out to the Commission in this connection that overregulating trade in fuels from unconventional sources, e.g. on the basis of the FQD, will undermine free trade in fuels and be detrimental to European energy security; points in this connection to the increased imports of petrol and diesel from the US as a result of the TTIP;
Amendment 54 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 a (new)
Paragraph 2 a (new)
2a. Calls on the Commission in this connection to take a more forceful line on the US' idiosyncratic approach to exports of indigenous energy commodities; points in this connection to the US practice of re-exporting, which is based on speculation for higher prices and does not bolster the transatlantic market;
Amendment 60 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 b (new)
Paragraph 2 b (new)
2b. Calls, in the interests of free trade, for the dismantling of indirect trade barriers, such as the US export ban on oil and natural gas and local content requirements on both sides, and a roadmap for the alignment of fuel quality standards;
Amendment 61 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2 c (new)
Paragraph 2 c (new)
2c. Calls on the Commission, in the interests of legal certainty, predictability and regulatory stability, to take all measures to ensure that the European Economic Area remains a stable export market for hydrocarbons from the US;
Amendment 67 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Calls on the Commission to work on transatlantic harmonisation of standards and regulations that define the principles of public support for different energy sources; points in this regard to Europe's and the US' complementary expertise, which, through synergies, will make it possible to bolster the transatlantic energy market and to maximise the use of open public tendering for firms from both economic areas;
Amendment 109 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Calls on the Commission, in addition, to expand carbon leakage measures so that they are tailored to the regulatory situation under the TTIP;
Amendment 112 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 b (new)
Paragraph 4 b (new)
4b. Calls, with a view to increased energy security, for an emergency clause to be incorporated into the agreement which allow US exports to be fallen back on, in times of energy shortages, by suspending the application and licensing procedure for US firms;
Amendment 113 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 c (new)
Paragraph 4 c (new)
4c. Calls, in the light of the very different developments on spot markets, for reciprocal alignment of price movements by eliminating restrictions;
Amendment 116 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 d (new)
Paragraph 4 d (new)
4d. Calls for an energy chapter to take account of possible technology exports to the US in the area of renewables;
Amendment 117 #
2014/2228(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 e (new)
Paragraph 4 e (new)
4e. Calls for a modus operandi which, within both economic areas' legal systems, adequately protects states and investments in the energy field, as regards ISDS, and is sufficiently flexible to allow for the specific features of the respective standards;
Amendment 27 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4 a (new)
Paragraph 4 a (new)
4a. Notes that timber resources are used and reused efficiently in order to meet demand from timber-processing firms and improve the sustainability and competitiveness of the forestry sector; acknowledges the versatility of timber as a raw material and the significance of the forestry sector for a climate-friendly value chain;
Amendment 42 #
2014/2223(INI)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Supports resource efficiency and multiple timber use as measures which can enhance the potential of forests and minimise the impact of climate change; takes the view, in that connection, that the Commission should draw up best practice guidelines and make multiple timber use mandatory in law, with a view to regulating properly the use of timber as an energy source, in keeping with sustainability principles, and exploiting to the full the potential offered by the forestry sector;
Amendment 36 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Recital G
Recital G
Amendment 59 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3
3. Highlights the fact that our economy will need to provide for an ever growing population – 9 billion people by 2050 – and that our natural resources are limited and therefore should be used in a very efficient way; points out new innovative solutions to these challenges such as new products, production processes, business practices and services, and a new supporting legal framework; takes the view that this legal framework should be technically and economically applicable and enforceable in all the Member States;
Amendment 102 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 10
Paragraph 10
10. Calls on the Commission to make sure that in the implementation phase of the ‘Investment Plan for Europe’ SMEs, in particular green and innovative ones, will be key beneficiaries of the support provided for under this proposal; reminds the Commission, in this connection, that it must act in a technologically neutral manner;
Amendment 141 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 18
Paragraph 18
18. Welcomes the Commission decision for withdrawing obsolete or overly burdensome legislative proposals; calls on the Commission to refrain from legislative proposals that would lead to an unnecessary administrative burden for businesses and SMEs and to continuously review existing legislation with the objective of decreasing the current administrative burden and adapting this to new business models; stresses, nonetheless, the need for ambitious actions that are technically and economically feasible in all the Member States in order to reach the EU’s environmental targets;
Amendment 153 #
2014/2209(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Notes that public funding needs to go to both mature technologies, which can be put on the market at a significantly lower cost, rather than being used to push for large-scale deployment of immature and cost-inefficient technologies and pilot projects in order to overcome the valley of death;
Amendment 426 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20
Paragraph 20
20. Believes that the development of renewable energy sources and the promotion of carbon-neutral energy sources with the objective of 20 % by 2020 and at least 27 % by 2030 is essential, taking into consideration energy costs, time-scales, operating and construction costs and their amortisation; stresses the importance of developing smarter energy grids and new energy storage solutions for the integration of renewables;
Amendment 443 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 20 – point a (new)
Paragraph 20 – point a (new)
(a) Believes that, in order to achieve greater cost-effectiveness in supporting different carbon-saving and renewable energies, high charges and subsidies should not only be enabled on the basis of renewability but the cost-effectiveness over the life-cycle of such a form of energy should be included as a basis for reaching a decision. This would have the advantage of promoting forms of energy that are really low cost and marketable, as well as ensuring that attention is paid to forms of energy which have quantifiable life-cycles, are carbon neutral, can be produced – once the construction costs have been covered – at virtually no cost and do not classify as renewables according to the current taxonomy.
Amendment 652 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 35
Paragraph 35
35. Calls for the Projects of Common Interest (PCI) adopted in 2013 to be executed without delay; in this connection, there should be a focus on the elimination of energy islands through interoperability and price zones, rather than eliminating price zones where they already exist. In addition, extending price zones in this way must not lead to the undermining of carbon-neutral and renewable energy production.
Amendment 719 #
2014/2153(INI)
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 40
Paragraph 40
40. Expresses the opinion that Russia can no longermust continue to be considered a reliable partner as it explicitly questions EU law, including at the World Trade Organisation, and uses energy supply for political purposes; in terms of gas supplies, as it has not yet brought the supply to Europe to a halt; what shortages there have been have resulted from negotiations in transit countries; stresses, therefore, the significance of the promise again made by Russia at the most resses, therefore,cent meeting between Alexei Miller and Commissioner Šefčovič that it will remain a reliable gas supplier; underlines that more attention should be concentrated on the development and further expansion of the gas supply infrastructure with Norway, the Southern Gas Corridor and the Mediterranean gas hub; also emphasises the significance of the pipeline projects which have been and are being initiated by Russia.
Amendment 3 #
2014/2139(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the Commission will continue assessing the possibilities to merge existing agencies on the basis of careful impact assessments; welcomes the fact that this will make it possible to reduce costs and calls on the Commission to pay particular attention that the rationalisation measures should not compromise the valuable contribution of the agencies to policy decisions, particularly those related to the challenges of the Europe 2020 Strategy; considers that existing good practices of synergies among agencies serve a purpose of complementarity and should not be considered as overlapping activities;
Amendment 2 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 1
Paragraph 1
1. Notes that the Court of Auditors Report shows a slight decrease in the estimated error rate for the area of Employment and Social Affairs, which stood at 3.1% in 2013 compared to 3.2% in the previous year; notes that this error rate was still the second lowest amongst all policy areas and demands a further decrease in the error rate over the next few years;
Amendment 3 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 2
Paragraph 2
2. EmphasisNotes the importance of the European Social Fund (ESF) as a main policy tool to implement employment and social policy; notes that ESF spending accounted for around 98% of the policy area spending in 2013;
Amendment 11 #
2014/2075(DEC)
Draft opinion
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Notes that the intention of Member States to absorb EU funds, shouldmust not compromise the consistent application of effective controls;
Amendment 20 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Recital 9
Recital 9
(9) This Directive should not apply to energy related products covered by implementing measures adopted in accordance with Directive 2009/125/EC or by Chapter III or IV of Directive 2010/75/EU. Certain other combustion plants should also be exempted from the scope of this Directive, on the basis of their technical characteristics or their use in particular activities. In order to get the legal framework right, the Commission is asked to draw up guidelines so that combustion plants which come under more than one of the above-mentioned categories are not subject to two sets of rules.
Amendment 33 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 1
Article 2 – paragraph 1
1. This Directive shall apply to combustion plants with a rated thermal input equal to or greater than 15 MW and less than 50 MW (hereinafter referred to as ‘medium combustion plants’), irrespective of the type of fuel used.
Amendment 40 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
Article 2 – paragraph 2 – point f a (new)
(fa) facilities for the conversion of hydrogen sulphide into sulphur; reactors used in the chemical industry; coke battery furnaces; combustion plants firing refinery fuels alone or with other fuels for the production of energy within mineral oil and gas refineries; boilers in pulp- making plants; combustion plants covered by Directive 97/68/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council; medium combustion plants which are part of an installation covered by Chapter II of Directive 2010/75/EU and the emission limit values of which are covered by Annex II and the provisions of Article 6, in respect of those pollutants for which emission limit values are set in accordance with Articles 13(5) and 15(3) of Directive 2010/75/EU.
Amendment 50 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 5
(5) ‘combustion plant’ means any technical apparatus, or medium facility constituting a combination of technical apparatuses in accordance with national provisions, in which fuels are oxidised in order to use the heat thus generated;
Amendment 55 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 6
(6) ‘existing combustion plant’ means a combustion plant put into operation before [1 year after the date of transposition], irrespective of when the permit for it was granted;
Amendment 56 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 15 – point a
(a) products consisting of any vegetable matter from agriculture or forestry which, in line with the principle of cascading use, can be used as a fuel for the purpose of recovering its energy content;
Amendment 59 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
Article 3 – paragraph 1 – point 16
(16) ‘operating hours’ means the time, expressed in hours, during which a combustion plant is operating fully and discharging emissions into the air, excluding start-up and shut-down periods;
Amendment 67 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
Article 4 – paragraph 1 a (new)
1a. Member States shall ensure, in this regard, that account is taken of the administrative capacity of small and medium-sized enterprises, these being the operators of most medium combustion plants, and that no additional administrative burdens are shifted onto these enterprises.1 a __________________ 1a 75% of all medium combustion plants are operated by SMEs. The proposal takes insufficient account of the administrative capacity of these companies.
Amendment 69 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 2
Article 4 – paragraph 2
2. The procedure for registration shall include at least a notification to the competent authority by the operator of the operation or the intention to operate a medium combustion plant.
Amendment 70 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 4 – paragraph 3
Article 4 – paragraph 3
3. For each medium combustion plant, the notification by the operator shall contain at least the information listed in Annex I.
Amendment 82 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Article 5 – paragraph 2 – subparagraph 3
Member States may exempt existing medium combustion plants which on average over a five-year period do not operate more than 51000 operating hours per year from compliance with the emission limit values set out in Part 1 of Annex II, provided that their use, as auxiliary or emergency plants, is essential. In that case, for plants firing solid fuels, an emission limit value for particulate matter of 200 mg/Nm³ shall apply.
Amendment 103 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2
Member States may exempt newexisting medium combustion plants which do not operate more than 51000 operating hours per year from compliance with the emission limit values set out in Part 21 of Annex II, provided that their use, as emergency or auxiliary plants, is essential. In that case, for plants firing solid fuels, an emission limit value for particulate matter of 100 mg/Nm³ shall apply.
Amendment 108 #
2013/0442(COD)
Proposal for a directive
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Article 5 – paragraph 3 – subparagraph 2 a (new)
Member States may grant small medium combustion plants with a capacity of less than 5 MW more time to achieve the limit values, given that they may need a higher level of investment in order to do so.